HAWKISH Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word hawkish. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HAWKISH
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| bellicose | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having or showing a ready disposition to fight | ||||||||
| militant | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a militant reformer adjective satellite • disposed to warfare or hard-line policies • showing a fighting disposition • engaged in war | ||||||||
| warlike | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • disposed to warfare or hard-line policies • suggesting war or military life | ||||||||
| aggressive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends adjective satellite • tending to spread quickly • characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight | ||||||||
| belligerent | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • someone who fights (or is fighting) adjective satellite • characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight • engaged in war | ||||||||
| combative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits • striving to overcome in argument • having or showing a ready disposition to fight | ||||||||
| confrontational | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to confrontation | ||||||||
| martial | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC) adjective satellite • (of persons) befitting a warrior • suggesting war or military life • of or relating to the armed forces | ||||||||
| pugnacious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • tough and callous by virtue of experience • ready and able to resort to force or violence | ||||||||
| quarrelsome | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • given to quarreling | ||||||||
