English Synonym Finder

hawk

Definitions

A diurnal bird of prey with a hooked beak, curved claws, and keen vision.

To peddle or offer goods for sale by calling out in the street.

To clear the throat noisily of phlegm.

Examples

The hawk circled high above the field, searching for its next meal.

The street vendor tried to hawk his handmade jewelry to the passing tourists.

Synonyms

raptor bird of prey falcon predator war hawk militarist jingoist

Antonyms

dove pacifist peacemaker prey quarry victim noncombatant