One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained.
Synonyms of chaperone in English:
chaperone
See definition of chaperone
noun
1‘Aunt Millie went with her as chaperone’
SYNONYMS
companion, duenna, protectress, escort, governess, nursemaid, carer, keeper, protector, bodyguard, minder
verb
1‘she was chaperoned at the ball by her mother’
SYNONYMS
accompany, escort, attend, shepherd, watch over, take care of, keep an eye on, protect, defend, guard, safeguard, shield, keep from harm, mind, screen, shelter, mother, nursemaid, nanny