Synonyms for

Refuge

Verb / ˈrefju:dʒ / Another word for refuge — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a place of shelter, protection, or safety

Synonyms & similar words

sanctuary recourse asylum safety resort sanctuary shelter haven retreat asylum hideaway oasis harbor port haven security safety protection defence shield guard fortress stronghold bolthole

Synonyms by register

Formal

sanctuary asylum shelter haven

Informal

safe place hideout bolt-hole

Literary

solace refugee port

Antonyms

danger peril threat exposure jeopardy risk vulnerability

Common collocations

  • seek refuge
  • offer refuge
  • find refuge
  • refuge from
  • place of refuge
  • refuge and shelter
  • refuge for refugees

Word family

noun refuge
verb refugee

Usage note

Refuge primarily refers to a place or state of safety. While 'refugee' is related, it specifically denotes a person forced to seek refuge.

Example sentences

  1. I took refuge under the umbrella during the rain.
  2. The refugees sought refuge in the church.
  3. The national park is a refuge for endangered species.
  4. The abandoned warehouse was a refuge for the homeless.
  5. The library was a refuge for the student who needed a quiet place to study.

Quotes

  • The library is a refuge for the curious mind. - Anonymous
  • Nature is the best refuge for the troubled mind. - Lao Tzu
  • Home is the refuge of our life. - John Dryden

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