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chore Synonyms

Another word for chore

Choosing another word for chore depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A routine, regular task or job, especially a household or farm duty.

Usage Example

"The children had to finish their Saturday morning chores before going outside to play."

Strongest
task
duty
Strong
job
errand
housework
assignment

• noun (Context 2)

An unpleasant, tedious, or difficult task that requires significant effort.

Usage Example

"Commuting through heavy rush-hour traffic every day quickly became a real burden."

Strongest
burden
drudgery
Strong
slog
grind
ordeal
hassle
headache
trial
bother
pain

• verb (Context 3)

To perform routine household or farm tasks.

Usage Example

"He spent the early morning hours choring around the barn before breakfast."

Strong
work
toil
labor

Opposites of chore

The opposite of chore shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pleasure
breeze
cinch
rest
delight
relax
joy
pastime
See all opposites of chore

• Nearby Words

chorale
chorally
chord
chore
choreograph
choreographer
choreographic

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Chore. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/chore
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