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BREASTFEEDING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word breastfeeding. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word breastfeeding. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BREASTFEEDING

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feeding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of consuming food

• the act of supplying food and nourishment

lactating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• producing or secreting milk

nourishing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of or providing nourishment

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

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

lactate
verbv
noun

• a salt or ester of lactic acid

verb

• give suck to

nurse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

• a woman who is the custodian of children

verb

• try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

• maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

• serve as a nurse; care for sick or handicapped people

• treat carefully

• give suck to

suckle
verbv
verb

• suck milk from the mother's breasts

• give suck to

wet-nurse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a woman hired to suckle a child of someone else

verb

• give suck to

give suck
verbv
verb

• give suck to

Best Hypernyms For BREASTFEEDING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for breastfeeding, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for FEEDING

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