Hawk

/hɔːk/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Hawk

noun

  1. A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.

    "It is illegal to hunt hawks or other raptors in many parts of the world."

  2. Any diurnal predatory terrestrial bird of similar size and appearance to the accipitrid hawks, such as a falcon
  3. An advocate of aggressive political positions and actions.
  4. An uncooperative or purely-selfish participant in an exchange or game, especially when untrusting, acquisitive or treacherous. Refers specifically to the Prisoner's Dilemma, alias the Hawk-Dove game.

verb

  1. To hunt with a hawk.
  2. To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk.

    "to hawk at flies"

Anagrams of Hawk

Words You Can Make

2 words can be made from the letters in "hawk":

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

war hawkwarmonger

ANTONYMS

dove