The direct opposite of nurture would be to deprive or oppress. The condition that is opposite is the lack of nurturing, which is to neglect or ignore.
In debates over human behavior, the opposite influence to nurture is "nature" (nature vs nurture), natural behavior being instinctive rather than learned.
The opposite could be help, also love, care, or nurture.
In many aspects, the opposite could be "civilization" because so many things about it are different from the natural environment. Among anthropologists and sociologists, the word nature is used to represent instinctive responses, having as its opposite factor "nurture" (meaning learned responses).
The root word of "nurture" is "nurture" itself. It is derived from the Latin word "nutrire," which means "to feed, nourish, or support." The word "nurture" refers to the care and encouragement given to someone or something as they grow and develop.
Environment
That is the correct spelling of "cultivate" (farm, or nurture).
The opposite could be help, also love, care, or nurture.
cherish, treasure, nurture...
diminish, destroy
In many aspects, the opposite could be "civilization" because so many things about it are different from the natural environment. Among anthropologists and sociologists, the word nature is used to represent instinctive responses, having as its opposite factor "nurture" (meaning learned responses).
The antonym for nurture is neglect.
sqiuds do nurture their young
The Nurture Assumption was created in 1998.
Some people disagree about whether nature or nurture is more important in development. The new mother will nurture her child.
False. Nature refers to genetics, nurture refers to environmental conditions.
The word nurture is a noun as well as a verb. Example uses: Verb: My mother can nurture that poor plant back to health. Noun: The nurture we provide our children can last the rest of their lives.
nurture because we were made by our parents
Can a human being nurture it? No you can not, but a nature mother does!