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parenthood Synonyms

Another word for parenthood

Choosing another word for parenthood that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact noun definition and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state, condition, or responsibility of being a mother or father and raising a child.

Usage Example

"The transition to parenting brought both immense joy and unexpected daily challenges for the young couple."

Strong
parenting
parentage
motherhood
fatherhood
Weak
maternity
paternity

Opposites of parenthood

The opposite of parenthood shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

childlessness
childhood
See all opposites of parenthood

• Nearby Words

parenthetic
parenthetical
parenthetically
parenthood
parenting
parentless
parfait

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Parenthood. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/parenthood
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