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refuge

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nounplace to hide, have privacy

Word Origin & History

"shelter or protection from danger or distress," late 14c., from Old French refuge "hiding place" (12c.), from Latin refugium "a taking refuge; place to flee back to," from re- "back" (see re-) + fugere "to flee" (see fugitive) + -ium "place for."

Example Sentences for refuge

There is a refuge for him, a defence, a safeguard which no material attack can break down.

I have said that the refuge in God is not a question of morals; but it is one of righteousness.

I have not meant to say that even with one's refuge in God there is nothing left to struggle with.

She knew at once that she must betake her to the Truth for refuge.

He would never have gone ...

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Synonyms for refuge

noun place to hide, have privacy

asylum
fortress
haven
hideaway
hideout
hiding place
protection
resort
retreat
sanctuary
security
shelter
stronghold
ambush
anchorage
cover
covert
den
escape
exit
expedient
harbor
harborage
hole
home
immunity
makeshift
opening
outlet
port
preserve
recourse
resource
shield
stopgap
ivory tower
safe place
way out

Antonyms for refuge

closure
entrance
permanent
solid

More words related to refuge

anchorage

noun. mooring

dock
harbor
haven
port
refuge
roadstead
slip
wharf

ark

noun. boat

barge
basket
chest
coffer
hutch
refuge
retreat
shelter
ship
vessel

asylum

noun. refuge

cover
den
harbor
haven
hideaway
hideout
hole
ivory tower
port
preserve
refuge
retreat
safe house
safety
sanctuary
security
shelter

cover

noun. hiding place

asylum
camouflage
concealment
covert
defense
drop
front
guard
harbor
harborage
haven
port
protection
refuge
retreat
safety
sanctuary
screen
security
shelter

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