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guardianship

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of guardianship

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

  • gave the guardianship of his estate to his children
  • has guardianship of the dogs while I'm in the hospital
Synonyms of guardianship

care, custodianship, custody, keeping, safekeeping, trust, ward
Words Related to guardianship

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

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