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chickenhawk

/ˈt͡ʃɪkɪnˌhɔk/

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noun

A draft dodger, especially in the Vietnam War, who nonetheless currently supports United States overseas military engagements.

Examples :

"Despite having avoided the Vietnam War draft himself, the politician became known as a chickenhawk due to his strong support for the recent military intervention overseas. "

politics military history war person attitude

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noun

Any of the North American hawk species (Cooper's hawk, sharp-shinned hawk and red-tailed hawk), or counterparts elsewhere, mistakenly believed to be pests.

Examples :

"The farmer shooed away the chickenhawk from his property, unaware that it primarily hunts rodents and not chickens. "

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noun

An older, usually more powerful man who preys on adolescent boys for sex.

Examples :

"The school principal was accused of being a chickenhawk, and investigations were launched. "

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