rearing

Noun	1.	rearing - the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child Synonyms: nurture, raising
	2.	rearing - raising someone to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important" Synonyms: bringing up, fosterage, fostering, nurture, upbringing, breeding, raising
Adj.	1.	rearing - rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile; "a lion rampant" Synonyms: rampant

erect, heraldry, rampant, upright, vertical