Synonyms of refuge

Noun


1. safety, refuge, area, country

usage: a safe place; "He ran to safety"

2. recourse, refuge, resort, resource

usage: something or someone turned to for assistance or security; "his only recourse was the police"; "took refuge in lying"

3. refuge, sanctuary, asylum, shelter

usage: a shelter from danger or hardship

4. recourse, resort, refuge, aid, assist, assistance, help

usage: act of turning to for assistance; "have recourse to the courts"; "an appeal to his uncle was his last resort"

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Definition and meaning of refuge (Dictionary)