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nourishment

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of nourishment

something that maintains or stimulates the intellect

  • a series of fantasy novels that provide wonderful nourishment for a child's imagination
Synonyms of nourishment

aliment, food, pabulum, sustenance
Words Related to nourishment

refection
Near Antonyms of nourishment

candy, fluff, pablum, pap, trash

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