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rearing meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of rearing at MeaningMonkey.org. rearing meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.REARING noun
Definition of rearing (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
- "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"
- synonyms: breeding, bringing up, fosterage, fostering, nurture, raising, upbringing
REARING adjective
Definition of rearing (adjective)
- rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile
- "a lion rampant"
- synonyms: rampant
Source: Princeton University Wordnet