Hawks Meaning in English
word · lemma: hawk
/ˈhɔks/
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/hˈɔːks/
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Definition
Hawks are large birds of prey with sharp talons and beaks. In politics, "hawks" refers to people who support aggressive actions, especially in military matters.
Usage & Nuances
Literal use refers to birds. In politics (often plural), 'hawks' means people favoring forceful or military solutions. The opposite is 'doves' (who prefer peace/negotiation). Avoid confusing with 'hawk' as a verb (to sell goods).
Spanish: halcones - agresivos (política)Portuguese (BR): falcões - linha-dura (política)Portuguese (PT): falcões - linha-dura (política)Chinese (Simplified): 鹰 - 强硬派（政治）Chinese (Traditional): 鷹 - 強硬派（政治）Hindi: बाज़ - आक्रामक (राजनीति)Arabic: صقور - متشددون (سياسة)Bengali: বাজ - যুদ্ধবাজ (রাজনীতি)Russian: ястребы - сторонники жёстких мер (политика)Japanese: タカ - 強硬派（政治）Vietnamese: diều hâu - phe diều hâu (chính trị)Korean: 매 - 강경파(정치)Turkish: şahin - şahin (siyaset)Urdu: باز - جنگ پسند (سیاسی)Indonesian: elang - kelompok elang (politik)
Example Sentences
Hawks have very sharp eyesight.
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Hawks hunt small animals for food.
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The hawks in the government support military action.
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Some people think the hawks are too aggressive in their policies.
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I spotted two hawks circling high above the field.
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When it comes to defense, the country's hawks often get their way.
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