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Antonyms for parenthood


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pair-uh nt-hoo d, par-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛər əntˌhʊd, ˈpær-



Definition of parenthood

Origin :
  • 1856, from parent (n.) + -hood.
  • As in maternity : noun period of being pregnant with child
  • As in fatherhood : noun paternity
  • As in motherhood : noun maternity
Example sentences :
  • She couldn't get over her sense of his parenthood, his authority.
  • Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
  • Then you will have a family and enjoy all the pleasures of parenthood.
  • Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
  • It is, next to marriage and parenthood, the most exacting of human relationships.
  • Extract from : « The Family and it's Members » by Anna Garlin Spencer
  • The question of the right age for parenthood is naturally of importance.
  • Extract from : « The Good Housekeeping Marriage Book » by Various
  • Marriage and parenthood are twin obligations that the individual owes to the race.
  • Extract from : « Society » by Henry Kalloch Rowe
  • "There is a time for love-making and a time for parenthood," he said.
  • Extract from : « The Calm Man » by Frank Belknap Long
  • We should not need to discuss any question of selection for parenthood.
  • Extract from : « Parenthood and Race Culture » by Caleb Williams Saleeby
  • Its issue determines the survivors for parenthood and the future.
  • Extract from : « Parenthood and Race Culture » by Caleb Williams Saleeby
  • Soon after their marriage the timid notion of parenthood had escaped them.
  • Extract from : « Gladiator » by Philip Wylie
  • Parenthood on the part of the worthy must be buttressed, guided, and extolled.
  • Extract from : « Private Sex Advice to Women » by R. B. Armitage

Synonyms for parenthood

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