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chaperone Synonyms
Another word for chaperone
Choosing another word for chaperone depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An adult who accompanies or supervises young people at a social gathering, trip, or event to ensure proper behavior and safety.
Usage Example
"The school required at least four parent chaperones for the overnight field trip to the science museum."
Strong
escort
duenna
supervisor
companion
guardian
• verb (Context 2)
To accompany and supervise a person or group of young people for protection, guidance, or propriety.
Usage Example
"Several teachers volunteered to escort the students during the spring dance."
Strongest
escort
Strong
accompany
supervise
shepherd
look after
oversee
Opposites of chaperone
The opposite of chaperone shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
abandon
neglect
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Chaperone. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/chaperone