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refuge
('r/E/f/j//u//dZ/ )

noun (n)

  • a safe place(noun.location)
    Synonym:
    safety
    source: wordnet30
  • something or someone turned to for assistance or security(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    Took refuge in lying.
    Synonym:
    recourse, resort
    source: wordnet30
  • a shelter from danger or hardship(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    asylum, sanctuary
    source: wordnet30
  • act of turning to for assistance(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • Shelter or protection from danger or distress.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • To shelter; to protect.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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