hawkery
- noun
- /ˈhɔːkəri/
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belicismo
- Many criticize the hawkery of the current administration.
Examples
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Many citizens grew concerned about the government's hawkery after the announcement of new military operations.
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The senator's hawkery was evident in his calls for increased defense spending.
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Debates in parliament highlighted the division between supporters of hawkery and those favoring diplomacy.
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The senator's hawkery has influenced many of his policies.
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The senator's hawkery regarding military intervention has sparked a heated debate among voters.
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Many critics argue that the administration's hawkery could lead to unnecessary conflicts abroad.
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The analyst noted that hawkery in foreign policy often overshadows discussions of diplomacy.
Synonyms
6
8.8
Encouraging a country to start a war for political gain
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9.5
Very strong pride in your country that supports fighting other countries
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8.6
Supporting tough policies, often about foreign affairs or defense
Support for using military force as a government's policy
Antonyms
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6.2
The belief that using violence, like fighting or war, is wrong and people should solve problems peacefully
A preference for negotiation and compromise instead of force in politics or foreign policy
How Hawkish
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Hawkery is also linked to the bird hawk, a fierce 'hunter', and people who want strong military action are often called 'hawks'. So hawkery means the push for aggressive or warlike policies.