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HAWKISH Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word hawkish. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word hawkish. (close relations)

Best Synonyms 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

Alternatives for BELLICOSE

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