chickenhawks
Draft-dodging war advocates
Chickenhawks are hawks of several species that prey on poultry—Cooper's hawk and sharp-shinned hawk especially.
The word also labels people who advocate for war while having avoided military service themselves: The senator is a chickenhawk who dodged the draft but now wants boots on the ground.
In gay slang, a chickenhawk is an older man who pursues much younger partners.
Advocate for armed conflict
- neoconservativeHawkish interventionist ideology
- draft dodgerOne who avoids compulsory enlistment
- militaristAdvocate for armed strength
- interventionistAdvocate for outside involvement
bellicose · jingoism · sabre-rattling · pro-war · keyboard warrior · pundit · politician · hypocrisy
Hunting bird with talons
- predatorOrganism that consumes others
- poultryBirds raised for food
- henhousePoultry dwelling
- coopPoultry enclosure
farmer · pest · bird of prey · hunting · barnyard · talons · swooping · free-range
Organism that consumes others
- exploitationSelfish use of others
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- gay slangLGBTQ vernacular expressions
- barsRods, taverns, or measures
older man · clubs · cruising · age gap · manipulation · vulnerability · power imbalance · subculture
warmonger
Advocate for armed conflict
- neoconservativeHawkish interventionist ideology
- draft dodgerOne who avoids compulsory enlistment
- militaristAdvocate for armed strength
interventionist · bellicose · jingoism · sabre-rattling · pro-war · keyboard warrior · pundit · politician · hypocrisy · Bush
raptor
Hunting bird with talons
coop · farmer · pest · bird of prey · hunting · barnyard · talons · swooping · free-range · protection
predator
Organism that consumes others
- exploitationSelfish use of others
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- gay slangLGBTQ vernacular expressions
older man · bars · clubs · cruising · age gap · manipulation · vulnerability · power imbalance · subculture · pursuit
chickenhawkscombat veterans
Soldiers with battlefield experience
war veterans · decorated veterans · wounded warriors · Purple Heart recipients · veterans
chickenhawksdoves
Gentle cooing birds
pacifists · peace advocates · conscientious objectors · war resisters · peaceniks