hawkish

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing a disposition towards or advocating for a more aggressive foreign policy.

  - "The hawkish politician called for military intervention in the conflict."
  - "Some hawkish leaders believe that a strong military is necessary for national security."

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Antonyms

dovish , dovish

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Synonyms

bellicose

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hawkish
awkish , bawkish , mawkish

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Variants

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hawkish , hawkishly , hawkishness , hawkishnesses

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Etymology

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Derived from the noun 'hawk,' which refers to a bird of prey known for its sharp vision and aggressive hunting behavior.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hawkish' was first used in a political context during the 1930s, when it was used to describe advocates for military intervention in the Spanish Civil War.

2. Some hawkish leaders have been known to use military force to assert their influence on the international stage, such as Saddam Hussein in Iraq and Slobodan Milošević in Yugoslavia.

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Related Concepts

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1. dovish: The opposite of hawkish, referring to a disposition towards or advocacy for a more peaceful or conciliatory foreign policy.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hawkish' has been used to describe characters or political figures who advocate for aggressive foreign policies or military interventions.

How to Memorize "hawkish"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a hawk in flight, circling above its prey with sharp focus and determination.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hawkish' with aggressive or militant behavior, and remember that it comes from the name of a bird of prey.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hawkish: Hawks hunt with sharpish claws' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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