MOTHERHOOD Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word motherhood. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MOTHERHOOD
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| maternity | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus • the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother • the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother | ||||||||
| childbearing | nounn | |||||||
adjective • relating to or suitable for childbirth noun • the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child | ||||||||
| parenthood | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being a parent | ||||||||
| mothering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother) • a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar • a term of address for an elderly woman • a term of address for a mother superior • a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation verb • care for like a mother • make (offspring) by reproduction | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
