PATERNAL Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word paternal. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word paternal. (close relations)

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	caring				adjectiveadj
	noun • a loving feeling adjective satellite • feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others
	fatherly				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective
	guiding				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective satellite • exerting control or influence • showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
	loving				adjectiveadj
	adjective • feeling or showing love and affection
	paternalistic				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • benevolent but sometimes intrusive
	patriarchal				adjectiveadj
	adjective • characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line • relating to or characteristic of a man who is older or higher in rank
	protective				adjectiveadj
	adjective • intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind adjective satellite • showing care • (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
	responsible				adjectiveadj
	adjective • worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable adjective satellite • being the agent or cause • having an acceptable credit rating
	supportive				adjectiveadj
	adjective • furnishing support or assistance
	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
	agnate				nounn
	noun • one related on the father's side adjective satellite • related on the father's side
	agnatic				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • related on the father's side
	maternal				adjectiveadj
	adjective • characteristic of a mother • relating to or derived from one's mother • relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent adjective satellite • related on the mother's side
	parental				adjectiveadj
	adjective • designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced • relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent

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

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