English noun: chaperon | |||
1. | chaperon (person) one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people | ||
Synonyms | chaperone | ||
Broader (hypernym) | defender, guardian, protector, shielder | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | den mother, duenna, housemother | ||
English verb: chaperon | |||
1. | chaperon (motion) accompany as a chaperone | ||
Synonyms | chaperone | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | escort | ||
Entail | protect | ||