Synonyms for child support

Most common

maintenance

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The ongoing obligation for a periodic payment made directly or indirectly by an obligor, usually the noncustodial parent, to an obligee, usually the custodial parent or other guardian, for the financial care and support of children of a relationship or marriage that has been terminated, or which never existed.

Example sentences

• maintenance You should perform regular maintenance on your car.

By length

11 letters

maintenance³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (maintenance³ = 3 syllables).