4
loving(adjective, protective, maternal, fatherly)
4
male(adjective, masculine)
3
brotherly(adjective, benevolence, kindred)
3
hereditary(adjective, kindred, inherited)
3
kindly
3
overprotective(adjective, care, attention, protection)
3
parent
3
related(adjective, kindred)
2
affectionate
2
akin(adjective, kindred)
2
consanguine(adjective, kindred)
2
enate
2
enatic
2
father
2
fond
2
kindred(adjective, kindred)
2
paternally
2
patrilinear
2
sisterly(adjective, benevolence, kindred)
2
tender
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