What does shepherding mean?
Shepherding means present participle and gerund of shepherd.
Shepherding
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of shepherd.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of shepherd
- The herding of sheep.
- The act of one who shepherds or guides.
Example Sentences
I'd long believed that he was noticing more and more of my subtleties, and was growing ever more conscious of my secret shepherdings. Now he believes me safely out of the way, with all my power stripped.
Synonyms for shepherding
Antonyms for shepherding
Related Words
Word Forms
- shepherdings
Usage Notes
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I'd long believed that he was noticing more and more of my subtleties, and was growing ever more conscious of my secret shepherdings. Now he believes me safely out of the way, with all my power stripped.
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