hawkish in Greek
hawkish in Greek is πολεμοχαρής — hawkish means favouring forceful or aggressive action, particularly military force or a hard line in foreign policy, rather than negotiation.
hawkish in Greek
πολεμοχαρής
Pronounced: polemocharis
Supportive of warlike foreign policy; bellicose; inclined toward military action.
What does "hawkish" mean?
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adjective Favouring forceful or aggressive action, particularly military force or a hard line in foreign policy, rather than negotiation.
"The new defence secretary is markedly more hawkish than her predecessor."
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adjective In economics, favouring tighter monetary policy — higher interest rates and restraint — in order to hold down inflation.
"The minutes struck a hawkish tone and the pound rallied."
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adjective Watchful and sharp-eyed, like a hawk.
"He kept a hawkish eye on the till all evening."
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hawkish in a sentence
- The new defence secretary is markedly more hawkish than her predecessor.
- Hawkish voices in the cabinet pushed for sanctions within the week.
- The minutes struck a hawkish tone and the pound rallied.
- Two members of the committee remain hawkish on rates.
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What is "hawkish" in Greek?
"hawkish" in Greek is πολεμοχαρής. hawkish means: Favouring forceful or aggressive action, particularly military force or a hard line in foreign policy, rather than negotiation.
How do you pronounce πολεμοχαρής?
"hawkish" in Greek is πολεμοχαρής, pronounced "polemocharis".
How do you use "hawkish" in a sentence?
Example: "The new defence secretary is markedly more hawkish than her predecessor." In Greek, "hawkish" is πολεμοχαρής.
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