Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "refuge" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

city of refuge harbor of refuge harbour of refuge house of refuge microrefuge ombrifuge pedestrian refuge refugee refugeless refugitive refugium take refuge wildlife refuge women's refuge

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

aid area assist assistance country help place resource shelter

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

nature preserve oasis reservation resort retreat sanctum stronghold

Type Of (IsA)

place where feel safe shelter

Related Terms

assistance expedient place protect protection recourse refuge island resort safety shelter

Synonym Network

haven recourse safety sanctuary zoar

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