Synonyms for

Hawks

Verb / hɔ:ks / Another word for hawks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hawks are birds of prey with sharp talons and keen eyesight.

Synonyms & similar words

warhawk vend huckster dove hawk monger clearthethroat peddle mortarboard pitch eagle falcon raptor hunter predator sharpshooter killer harrier buzzard osprey kestrel vulture goshawk sparrowhawk merlin peregrine accipiter

Synonyms by register

Formal

advocates proponents supporters champions

Informal

hardliners bulls war-mongers

Literary

raptors predators

Antonyms

doves pigeons peacekeepers pacifists diplomats

Common collocations

  • political hawks
  • economic hawks
  • military hawks
  • a hawk in the cabinet
  • hawk and dove
  • hawk for war
  • hawk on inflation

Word family

noun hawk
verb hawk

Usage note

The term 'hawk' is often used in political contexts to describe someone who favors aggressive or militaristic policies. Its antonym is typically 'dove'.

Example sentences

  1. The hawk swooped down and caught a mouse in its talons.
  2. We saw a beautiful hawk perched on a tree branch.
  3. Hawks have excellent eyesight and can spot their prey from far away.
  4. The hawk soared gracefully through the sky.
  5. Hawks are known for their sharp beaks and talons.

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