war hawk

noun
UK: /ˈwɔː hɔːk/
US: /ˈwɔːr hɔːk/

  1. A person who likes war and wants their country to fight.

    1. The war hawk wants to start a fight soon.
    2. The senator, often described as a war hawk, called for immediate military action.

  2. A politician who supports military action and aggressive foreign policy.

    1. He is a war hawk who wants more fighting.
    2. Critics accused the president of being a war hawk after he increased military spending.

Synonyms

warmonger

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "war hawk" in English means: A person who likes war and wants their country to fight., A politician who supports military action and aggressive foreign policy..

The phonetic transcription of "war hawk" is /ˈwɔː hɔːk/ in British English and /ˈwɔːr hɔːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "war hawk": warmonger.

Example usage of "war hawk": "The war hawk wants to start a fight soon.". More examples on the page.