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hawkishly
adverb
uk /ˈhɔː.kɪʃ.li/ us /ˈhɑː.kɪʃ.li/
hawkishlyadverb (SUPPORTING FORCE)
in a way that supports the use of force in political relationships rather than discussion or other more peaceful solutions:
The hawkishly conservative pundit believed that the country should exact retaliation against the regime for human rights abuses.
The candidate spoke hawkishly about the country's foreign policy and was in favour of expanding its military presence through the world.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Violent or aggressive
abusively
aggressive
aggressively
aggressiveness
aggro
ferociously
ferocity
fierce
fierceness
fighting words
proactive aggression
pugnacious
pugnaciously
pugnacity
punky
vicious
viciously
viciousness
violence
warlike
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Political movements & groups
hawkishlyadverb (LIKE BIRD)
like a hawk(= a type of large bird that catches small birds and animals for food), especially in the way someone or something watches very closely and with a lot of attention:
The dog was watching our table hawkishly, waiting for someone to drop a morsel of food on the floor.
Our account manager hawkishly keeps track of the company's money and flags any expenses that do not have a receipt.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Birds of prey
bald eagle
barn owl
buzzard
condor
eagle
golden eagle
goshawk
hawk
hen harrier
kestrel
kite
osprey
owl
owlet
peregrine falcon
raptor
snowy owl
sparrowhawk
tawny owl
vulture
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Using the eyes
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