| refuge | | |
| n. (location) | 1. refuge, safety | a safe place.; "He ran to safety" |
| ~ area, country | a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography).; "it was a mountainous area"; "Bible country" |
| ~ harborage, harbourage | (nautical) a place of refuge (as for a ship). |
| n. (attribute) | 2. recourse, refuge, resort | something or someone turned to for assistance or security.; "his only recourse was the police"; "took refuge in lying" |
| ~ resource | a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed.; "the local library is a valuable resource" |
| ~ shadow | refuge from danger or observation.; "he felt secure in his father's shadow" |
| n. (artifact) | 3. asylum, refuge, sanctuary | a shelter from danger or hardship. |
| ~ harbor, harbour | a place of refuge and comfort and security. |
| ~ safehold | a refuge from attack. |
| ~ safe house | a house used as a hiding place or refuge by members of certain organizations. |
| ~ shelter | a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger. |
| n. (act) | 4. recourse, refuge, resort | act of turning to for assistance.; "have recourse to the courts"; "an appeal to his uncle was his last resort" |
| ~ assist, assistance, help, aid | the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose.; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" |
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