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custody

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of custody

responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something

the government department having custody of all official state gifts

Synonyms of custody

care, custodianship, guardianship, keeping, safekeeping, trust, ward

Words Related to custody

control, governorship, hand(s), management, superintendence, supervision

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