Hawks

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

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Definition of Hawks

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"

verb

  1. To sell; to offer for sale by outcry in the street; to carry (merchandise) about from place to place for sale; to peddle.

    "The vendors were hawking their wares from little tables lining either side of the market square."

verb

  1. To cough up something from one's throat.
  2. To try to cough up something from one's throat; to clear the throat loudly.

    "Grandpa sat on the front porch, hawking and wheezing, as he packed his pipe with cheap tobacco."

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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ANTONYMS

dove