REFUGE Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word refuge. (close relations)
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| sanctuary | nounn | |||||
noun • a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept • a shelter from danger or hardship • area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing | ||||||
| asylum | nounn | |||||
noun • a shelter from danger or hardship • a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person | ||||||
| haven | nounn | |||||
noun • a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary • a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo | ||||||
| safety | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions • a safe place • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely • contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse • a score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line | ||||||
| bolt-hole | nounn | |||||
noun • a hole through which an animal may bolt when pursued into its burrow or den | ||||||
| harbor | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo • a place of refuge and comfort and security verb • maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) • secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals) • keep in one's possession; of animals • hold back a thought or feeling about | ||||||
| hideaway | nounn | |||||
noun • a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws • an area where you can be alone | ||||||
| protection | nounn | |||||
noun • the activity of protecting someone or something • a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury • defense against financial failure; financial independence • the condition of being protected • kindly endorsement and guidance • the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition • payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | ||||||
| retreat | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat • a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet • (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position • (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset • an area where you can be alone • withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation • the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant) verb • pull back or move away or backward • move away, as for privacy • move back • make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity | ||||||
| shelter | verb, nounv, n | |||||
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 | ||||||
| recourse | nounn | |||||
noun • act of turning to for assistance • something or someone turned to for assistance or security | ||||||
| resort | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a hotel located in a resort area • a frequently visited place • something or someone turned to for assistance or security • act of turning to for assistance verb • have recourse to • move, travel, or proceed toward some place | ||||||
