rearing

(noun) the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child. Synonyms: raising, nurture.

(noun) helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community. Synonyms: breeding, bringing up, fostering, fosterage, nurture, raising, upbringing. Example: "They debated whether nature or nurture was more important."

(verb) stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds. Synonyms: rear, rise up. Example: "The horse reared in terror."

(verb) bring up. Synonyms: rear, raise, bring up, nurture, parent. Examples: "Raise a family." "Bring up children."

(verb) rise up. Synonyms: rise, lift, rear. Example: "The building rose before them."

(verb) cause to rise up. Synonyms: rear, erect.

(verb) construct, build, or erect. Synonyms: raise, erect, rear, set up, put up. Example: "Raise a barn."

(adj) rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile. Synonyms: rampant(postnominal). Example: "A lion rampant."