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nursemaid Synonyms

Another word for nursemaid

Choosing another word for nursemaid depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A woman or girl employed to look after young children in a household.

Usage Example

"In the nineteenth century, wealthy families typically hired a live-in nurserymaid to care for their infants."

Strongest
nurserymaid
nanny
Strong
childminder
babysitter
au pair

• verb (Context 2)

To look after, pamper, or attend to someone in an overly protective or solicitous manner.

Usage Example

"The veteran guide refused to babysit tourists who ignored basic trail safety instructions."

Strongest
babysit
Strong
coddle
mollycoddle
mother
pamper
cosset

Opposites of nursemaid

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

neglect
abandon
ignore
See all opposites of nursemaid

• Nearby Words

nuptials
nuremberg
nurse
nursemaid
nursery
nursie
nursing

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