hawkish meaning

UK US /ˈhɔkɪʃ/ 2 syllables

hawkish (adjective): disposed to warfare or hard-line policies.

Definition of hawkish

  1. disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
    • militant nations
    • hawkish congressman
    • warlike policies

    Synonyms: militant, warlike

    Similar: unpeaceful

    Related forms: hawkishness

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How to pronounce hawkish

hawkish is pronounced /ˈhɔkɪʃ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with hawkish

Scrabble score: 20 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in SH · 7-letter words

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