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BREAST FEEDING Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the phrase breast feeding. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase breast feeding. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BREAST FEEDING

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nursing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

• the profession of a nurse

• nourishing at the breast

lactating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• producing or secreting milk

lactation
nounn
noun

• the period following birth during which milk is secreted

• the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands

• feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast

suckling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an infant considered in relation to its nurse

• English poet and courtier (1609-1642)

• a young mammal that has not been weaned

• feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast

breastfeeding
verb, nounv, n
verb

• give suck to

Best Hypernyms For BREAST FEEDING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for breast feeding, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (1)
infant feeding

Alternatives for NURSING

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