refuge

Speech parts

1. refuge - Noun

2. refuge - Verb

Meaning

Shelter or protection from danger or distress.

That which shelters or protects from danger, or from distress or calamity; a stronghold which protects by its strength, or a sanctuary which secures safety by its sacredness; a place inaccessible to an enemy.

An expedient to secure protection or defense; a device or contrivance.

To shelter; to protect.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sanctuary asylum haven safety retreat resort shelter harbor sanctum cover protection recourse stronghold hideout safe haven
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Antonyms

attack blight risk block chain invasion
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Hypernyms

area country help aid assistance assist

Hyponyms

harbor harbour shadow harborage safe house safehold

Phrases with the word

canine refuge give refuge game refuge refuge camp winter refuge slow-moving organism refuge

Anagrams

Fugere

Examples

have recourse to the courts Source: Internet

an appeal to his uncle was his last resort Source: Internet

his only recourse was the police Source: Internet

took refuge in lying Source: Internet

He ran to safety Source: Internet

Abandoned or abused cats and dogs get a second chance with the help of this no-kill animal refuge and adoption center. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

refueller refuelling refuelling stations refuge camp refuge field refuge island