Suckling

Synonyms of suckling

• nursing
• breastfeeding
• suckle

Antonyms of suckling

• neglecting
• abandoning
• weaning

Collocations of suckling

suckling pig

Frequency: 80 %

The restaurant is known for its delicious suckling pig.

suckling baby

Frequency: 70 %

The mother nursed her suckling baby with care.

suckling calf

Frequency: 65 %

The farmer takes care of the suckling calf until it is weaned.

suckling lamb

Frequency: 60 %

The chef prepared a tender suckling lamb for the special dinner.

suckling kitten

Frequency: 50 %

The suckling kitten mewed softly as it nursed from its mother.

Idiomatic Expressions for suckling

• Phrase: suckling at the teat
  Meaning: relying on someone or something for sustenance or support
  Usage: The company has been suckling at the teat of government subsidies for years.