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NURSING Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word nursing. (exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word nursing. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for NURSING

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husband
nounn
noun

• a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

verb

• use cautiously and frugally

bear
verb, nounv, n
noun

• massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

• an investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price

verb

• have

• maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

• cause to be born

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

• move while holding up or supporting

• bring forth

• take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

• contain or hold; have within

• bring in

• have on one's person

• behave in a certain manner

• have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

• support or hold in a certain manner

• be pregnant with

breastfeed
verbv
verb

• give suck to

entertain
verbv
verb

• provide entertainment for

• take into consideration, have in view

• maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

harbor
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

• a place of refuge and comfort and security

verb

• maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

• secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

• keep in one's possession; of animals

• hold back a thought or feeling about

harbour
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

• a place of refuge and comfort and security

verb

• secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

• keep in one's possession; of animals

• hold back a thought or feeling about

• maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

hold
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of grasping

• understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

• power by which something or someone is affected or dominated

• time during which some action is awaited

• a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

• a stronghold

• a cell in a jail or prison

• the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

• the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

verb

• cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity

• have or hold in one's hands or grip

• organize or be responsible for

• have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

• keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

• maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• secure and keep for possible future use or application

• have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• contain or hold; have within

• have room for; hold without crowding

• remain in a certain state, position, or condition

• support or hold in a certain manner

• be valid, applicable, or true

• assert or affirm

• have as a major characteristic

• be capable of holding or containing

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

• protect against a challenge or attack

• bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

• hold the attention of

• remain committed to

• resist or confront with resistance

• be pertinent or relevant or applicable

• stop dealing with

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• keep from departing

• take and maintain control over, often by violent means

• cause to come to an abrupt stop

• cover as for protection against noise or smell

• drink alcohol without showing ill effects

• aim, point, or direct

• declare to be

• be in accord; be in agreement

• keep from exhaling or expelling

lactate
verbv
noun

• a salt or ester of lactic acid

verb

• give suck to

nanny
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a woman who is the custodian of children

• female goat

nursemaid
nounn
noun

• a woman who is the custodian of children

sip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small drink

verb

• drink in sips

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 NURSING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for nursing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
care treat caregiver discipline experience feed feel field give handle healthcare keeper occupation practice profession woman
Phrases (7)
adult femalecare fordo bygive carehealth care providerhealth professionalprimary care provider

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