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asylum

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Synonyms of asylum

something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger

the embassy serves as an asylum for that country's nationals in need of help

Synonyms for asylum

bolt-hole
[chiefly British],
harbor,
harborage,
haven,
refuge,
retreat,
sanctuary,
sanctum,
shelter

Words Related to asylum

oasis

anchorage,
mooring,
port

cover,
screen

abode,
diggings,
domicile,
dwelling,
habitation,
house,
housing,
lodging,
lodgment
(or lodgement),
pad,
place,
quarters,
residence,
rest,
roof

cloister,
closet,
covert,
den,
hermitage,
hideaway,
hideout,
lair

castle,
fastness,
fort,
fortress,
palisade,
redoubt,
stronghold

lean-to,
lee,
shed,
windbreak

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