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HARBORING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word harboring. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word harboring. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for HARBORING

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accommodating
adjectiveadj
adjective

• helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation

adjective satellite

• obliging; willing to do favors

concealing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• covering or hiding

noun

• the activity of keeping something secret

fostering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• encouragement; aiding the development of something

• helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

hiding
verbv
noun

• the activity of keeping something secret

• the state of being hidden

housing
nounn
noun

• structures collectively in which people are housed

• a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component

• stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse

protecting
verbv
adjective satellite

• shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

shielding
nounn
noun

• the act of shielding from harm

• a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay

• shield consisting of an arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from ambient electromagnetic interference

nurturing
adjectiveadj
noun

• the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child

• helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

verb

• help develop, help grow

• look after a child until it is an adult

• provide with nourishment

preserving
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

• a reservation where animals are protected

• fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

verb

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

• keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

• to keep up and reserve for personal or special use

• prevent (food) from rotting

• maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger

• keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing

safeguarding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

• a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war

verb

• make safe

• escort safely

secluding
verbv
verb

• keep away from others

sheltering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

• protective covering that provides protection from the weather

• the condition of being protected

• a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings

• temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons

verb

• provide shelter for

• invest (money) so that it is not taxable

Alternatives for ACCOMMODATING

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