Hawk
/hɔːk/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:13 pts4 letters
Definition of Hawk
noun
- 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."
- Any diurnal predatory terrestrial bird of similar size and appearance to the accipitrid hawks, such as a falcon
- An advocate of aggressive political positions and actions.
- 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.
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SYNONYMS
war hawkwarmonger
ANTONYMS
dove