hawkish
/ˈhɔkɪʃ/
adjective
- Favoring a strong, aggressive, or warlike policy, especially in foreign affairs.
- Many voters were concerned about the candidate's hawkish foreign policy.
- The senator's hawkish stance on defense spending worried peace activists.
- The general was known for his hawkish views on military intervention.
- Resembling or characteristic of a hawk, especially in having a sharp, piercing gaze or appearance.
- His hawkish glare made the students nervous.
- She had a hawkish nose and piercing eyes.
- The old man's hawkish profile was unmistakable in the crowd.
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