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Synonyms & Antonyms of suckling
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in foundling, nursling
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suckling
verbpresent participle of suckle
Synonyms & Antonyms of suckling (Entry 2 of 2)
to give milk to from the breast
- the image of a mother suckling her babe is a standard artistic symbol of maternal love and nurturing
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- weaning
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The first known use of suckling was in the 13th century
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