nurture
How many syllables in nurture?
There are 2 syllables in the word nurture.How to pronounce nurture:
Synonyms for nurture:
advance
assist
cultivate
encourage
forward
foster
further
incubate
nourish
patronage
patronise
patronize
promote
serve
serve well
support
Antonyms for nurture:
abandon
abhor
abominate
abuse
bankrupt
be derelict
be indifferent
be irresponsible
be negligent
beat
block
break off
bring to an end
brutalise
brutalize
bully
call a halt to
cease
condemn
cut out
decrease
denounce
deny
deplete
deprive
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