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hovel

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of hovel

a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling

  • refugees living in crowded hovels
Synonyms of hovel

cabin, camp, hooch (or hootch) [slang], hut, hutch, hutment, shack, shanty
Words Related to hovel

lean-to, shed

cot, cottage, lodge

cabana

bungalow, chalet

hogan, wickiup, wigwam

tent

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