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caregiver

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of CAREGIVER

a person who has responsibility for the care of another <he could no longer keep up his role as caregiver for his sick wife>

Synonyms carer, caretaker, guardian

Related Words foster parent; babysitter, minder, nanny (also nannie), nurse, sitter; custodian, guard, keep, keeper, protector; attendant, chaperone (or chaperon), companion

Near Antonyms charge, client, dependent, ward

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