Synonyms of refuge

refuge 1 of 2

noun

as in shelter

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

hunting is strictly forbidden in the wildlife refuge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shelter
• sanctuary
• retreat
• haven
• asylum
• oasis
• residence
• harbor
• lodging
• hideout
• abode
• sanctum
• bolt-hole
• harborage
• dwelling
• housing
• fortress
• stronghold
• anchorage
• house
• rest
• place
• port
• hideaway
• habitation
• domicile
• quarters
• cloister
• fort
• mooring
• hermitage
• roof
• castle
• den
• lair
• covert
• lodgment
• redoubt
• screen
• shed
• cover
• closet
• palisade
• diggings
• windbreak
• lee
• pad
• lodgement
• fastness
• lean-to

refuge

2 of 2

verb

as in to shelter

to be or provide a shelter for

a nation with a long, honorable history of refuging political asylum seekers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shelter
• protect
• house
• harbor
• secure
• ward
• defend
• shield
• safeguard
• place
• quarter
• shade
• domicile
• shadow
• screen
• cover

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expose

• expose