Caregiver and Dependent

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Caregiver noun - A person who has responsibility for the care of another.

Usage example: he could no longer keep up his role as caregiver for his sick wife

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Dependent is an antonym for caregiver.

Dependent noun - A person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support).

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Caregiver is an antonym for dependent.

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Dependent and Caregiver. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/caregiver/dependent

Caregiver & Dependent. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/caregiver/dependent>.

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