rearing (n.)

  1. the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child

    [ Syn: raising , nurture ]

  2. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; they debated whether nature or nurture was more important

    [ Syn: breeding , bringing up , fostering , fosterage , nurture , raising , upbringing ]

    rearing (adj.)

  1. rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile; a lion rampant

    [ Syn: rampant ]

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