parent - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained

Synonyms

• parent

More generic

• being
• organism

Noun

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

Synonyms

• parent

More generic

• genitor

Opposite / Antonyms

• child

More specific

• adopter
• adoptive parent
• begetter
• empty nester
• father
• female parent
• filicide
• male parent
• mother
• stepparent

Related

• family
• family unit

Verb

look after a child until it is an adult

Synonyms

• bring up
• nurture
• parent
• raise
• rear

More specific

• cradle
• fledge
• foster

Related

• grow up

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