refuge Synonyms
Another word for refuge
• noun (Context 1)
A condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.
"The hikers sought shelter from the sudden mountain blizzard inside an old stone cabin."
• noun (Context 2)
A place, institution, or protected area that provides shelter, safety, or conservation, such as a wildlife reserve or a facility for people in distress.
"The coastal wetlands serve as an essential winter sanctuary for thousands of migratory waterfowl."
• noun (Context 3)
Something to which one turns for comfort, relief, or escape when facing difficulty.
"During years of political upheaval, the composer found recourse in his music."
• verb (Context 4)
To give shelter to someone or to take shelter from danger or trouble (now rare).
"The displaced villagers refuged in the mountain monastery until the flooding subsided."
Opposites of refuge
The opposite of refuge shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: