Refuge Synonyms

rĕfyo͝oj
The state of being protected or safeguarded, as from danger or hardship
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. sanctuary
  2. asylum
  3. harborage
  4. shelter
A place of protection
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. asylum
  2. cover
  3. covert
  4. sanctuary
  5. haven
  6. harbor
  7. shelter
  8. retreat
  9. home
  10. port
  11. protection
  12. safety
  13. stronghold
  14. safe haven
  15. safe-house
  16. hiding-place
  17. ambush
  18. coverture
  19. sanctum
  20. sanctum-sanctorum
  21. ark
  22. den
  23. game preserve
  24. nature-preserve
  25. bird sanctuary
  26. harbor of refuge
  27. device
  28. anchorage
  29. expedient
  30. port in a storm
  31. guard
  32. cloister
  33. convent
  34. monastery
  35. ashram
  36. hideout
  37. hermitage
  38. poorhouse
  39. orphanage
  40. hospital
  41. safe place
  42. immunity
  43. fortress
  44. lair
  45. fallout-shelter
  46. oasis
  47. storm-cellar
  48. hideaway
  49. hide-out
  50. relief
  51. resort
  52. resource
  53. security
  54. shield
  55. shift
A means of resort
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. recourse
  2. resort
  3. resource
  4. alternative
  5. escape
  6. last-resort
  7. outlet
  8. way-out
  9. retreat
  10. exit
  11. opening. See syn. study at shelter.shelter
  12. opening
A source of help, relief, or comfort in times of trouble:
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. shelter

Refuge Sentence Examples

  • Angra served as a refuge for Queen Maria II.

  • You would deny me refuge if I seek it?

  • Mithradates defeated Cotta, the Roman consul, at Chalcedon; but Lucullus worsted him, and drove him in 72 to take refuge in Armenia with his son-in-law Tigranes.

  • If it is refuge you seek, you will only be granted it by swearing allegiance to us.

  • You gave them refuge and refuse me?

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