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PREYING Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word preying. (opposite meanings)
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caring
adjectiveadj
noun

• a loving feeling

adjective satellite

• feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others

defending
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

protecting
verbv
adjective satellite

• shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

supporting
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

adjective satellite

• furnishing support and encouragement

• capable of bearing a structural load

cherishing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be fond of; be attached to

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

preserving
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

• a reservation where animals are protected

• fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

verb

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

• keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

• to keep up and reserve for personal or special use

• prevent (food) from rotting

• maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger

• keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing

respecting
verbv
noun

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

• behavior intended to please your parents

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• courteous regard for people's feelings

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• show respect towards

safeguarding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

• a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war

verb

• make safe

• escort safely

sheltering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

• protective covering that provides protection from the weather

• the condition of being protected

• a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings

• temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons

verb

• provide shelter for

• invest (money) so that it is not taxable

Alternatives for CARING

Alternatives for DEFENDING

Alternatives for PROTECTING

Alternatives for SUPPORTING

Alternatives for CHERISHING

Alternatives for NURTURING

Alternatives for PRESERVING

Alternatives for RESPECTING

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