the process of giving birth to a child. "the benefits of exercising after ________ are well-documented"

to force someone or something to do something: You can't _____ him go if he doesn't want to. The vet put something down the dog's throat to _____ it vomit.

improper, illegal, or negligent professional behaviour. "victims of medical _________"

in a way that shows that you are happy to do something if it is needed: "I would ______ help you if I weren't going away tomorrow. They will not ______ give up their profits or their power.

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Something easy, straight-forward or with no opposition or obstacles. "The latest law eneacted by the government was a _____ ___, everyone agreed it was a good idea"

excessively proud of oneself; vain. "Fred's so _______ he'd never believe anyone would refuse him"

a boyfriend or girlfriend from an early stage of life "He married his ________ ________ last july."

(idiom) to signify that the future is bright and the present is not forever. Usually to talk about children. "She's had a very difficult life so far, but she h__ t__ r____ of h___ l____ a____ of h__"

harm the character of (someone, especially a child) by not disciplining them enough. "the last thing I want to do is ____ Thomas". "Thomas is so ______, his parents give him everything he asks for!"