refuge
English Thesaurus
1. act of turning to for assistance (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | aid, assist, assistance, help, |
| definition | : | the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose (noun.act) |
2. a shelter from danger or hardship (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | shelter, |
| definition | : | a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | harbor, harbour, |
| definition | : | a place of refuge and comfort and security (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | safehold, |
| definition | : | a refuge from attack (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | safe house, |
| definition | : | a house used as a hiding place or refuge by members of certain organizations (noun.artifact) |
3. something or someone turned to for assistance or security (noun.attribute)
| hypernym | : | resource, |
| definition | : | a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | shadow, |
| definition | : | refuge from danger or observation (noun.attribute) |
4. a safe place (noun.location)
| hypernym | : | area, country, |
| definition | : | a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | harborage, harbourage, |
| definition | : | (nautical) a place of refuge (as for a ship) (noun.location) |
5. act of turning to for assistance (noun.act)
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