Carer and Ward

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

Usage example: a workshop for parents and other carers of autistic children

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Ward is an antonym for carer.

Nearby Words: care, caring, cared

Ward noun - Means or method of defending.

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Carer is an antonym for ward.

Nearby Words: warden, wardship, warder, warded, wardroom

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Ward and Carer. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/carer/ward

Carer & Ward. N.p., 2016. Web. 02 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/carer/ward>.

Ward or Carer. 2016. Accessed August 02, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/carer/ward.

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