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MATERNALISTIC Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word maternalistic. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word maternalistic. (close relations)

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	affectionate					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • having or displaying warmth or affection
	caring					adjectiveadj
	noun • a loving feeling adjective satellite • feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others
	kind					adjectiveadj
	adjective • having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior noun • a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality adjective satellite • agreeable, conducive to comfort • tolerant and forgiving under provocation
	motherly					adjectiveadj
	adverb • in a maternal manner; as a mother adjective satellite • befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
	protective					adjectiveadj
	adjective • intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind adjective satellite • showing care • (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
	solicitous					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • full of anxiety and concern • showing hovering attentiveness
	nurturing					adjectiveadj
	noun • the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child • helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community verb • help develop, help grow • look after a child until it is an adult • provide with nourishment

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