Synonyms of convoy

convoy 1 of 2

verb

ˈkän-ˌvȯi 

as in to escort

to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship

will convoy the shipment to its destination in the war zone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• escort
• accompany
• company
• companion
• attend
• chaperone
• see
• bring
• walk
• squire
• guide
• guard
• protect
• defend
• steer
• pilot
• tail
• follow
• lead
• team (up)
• hang (around)
• tag
• conduct
• pal (around)
• associate
• consort
• usher
• tag along
• shadow
• hover (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ditch
• abandon
• dump
• desert
• forsake

convoy

2 of 2

noun

1

as in flotilla

Related Words

• flotilla
• navy
• fleet
• motorcade
• caravan
• armada
• cavalcade
• train
• argosy
• parade
• procession
• cortege
• line
• column

2

as in escort

Related Words

• escort
• bodyguard
• defender
• patrol
• honor guard
• picket
• sentry
• observer
• warden
• sentinel
• watchman
• keeper
• watch
• warder
• guard
• spotter
• guardian
• minder
• custodian
• watcher
• lookout
• watchdog
• gatekeeper
• surveillant
• hack

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of convoy

Verb

Using technology to convoy (or platoon) trucks was pursued with vigor during the last decade. — Richard Bishop, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022

Representatives for the protesters also testified that some police officials forwarded to convoy organizers information regarding law-enforcement tactics and operations. — Paul Vieira, WSJ, 25 Nov. 2022

Noun

The demarcation process was stopped, and the Egyptian army led the convoy away. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

Under the Obama administration, an international coalition targeting the Libyan regime of Moammar Qadafi during the country’s 2011 civil war struck his fleeing convoy, leading to his capture and killing by rebel fighters. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026