parenting

The word “parenting” has 3 syllables: par-ent-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈpɛr.ənt.ɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for parenting?

In the thesaurus, “parenting” has 39 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for parenting along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for parenting

Meanings of parenting

  • verb
    1. To act as parent, to raise or rear.
  • noun
    1. The process of raising and educating a child from birth until adulthood.

Example Sentences

  • She reads books about parenting to improve her skills.
  • Good parenting requires patience and understanding.
  • They attended a parenting workshop to learn new techniques.
  • His approach to parenting is both firm and loving.
  • The challenges of parenting can be overwhelming at times.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms or another words to parenting, such as: attending, bearing, begetting, breeding, caregiving, caretaking, cradling.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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parenthood

fatherhood

fathering


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