verb (used with object) as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

misrear, malnurture

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Example Sentences

Example:Due to the neglectful guardians, the child was misreared and suffered from emotional scars.

Definition:To raise, train, or bring up in a wrong or harmful manner; ill-treat or mistreat.

From misrear

Example:The gardeners did a terrible job of malnurture, with many plants looking sickly and weak.

Definition:To rear or maintain (a plant or animal) without proper nourishment or care; allow to be undernourished or ill-cared-for.

From malnurture