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Antonyms for refuge
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : ref-yooj |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛf yudʒ |
Definition of refuge
Origin :- "shelter or protection from danger or distress," late 14c., from Old French refuge "hiding place" (12c.), from Latin refugium "a taking refuge; place to flee back to," from re- "back" (see re-) + fugere "to flee" (see fugitive) + -ium "place for."
- noun place to hide, have privacy
- There is a refuge for him, a defence, a safeguard which no material attack can break down.
- Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
- I have not meant to say that even with one's refuge in God there is nothing left to struggle with.
- Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
- I have said that the refuge in God is not a question of morals; but it is one of righteousness.
- Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
- She knew at once that she must betake her to the Truth for refuge.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- He would never have gone to his father's room for refuge from sleeplessness.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- Franks closed the door behind them, and they had gained a refuge.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- But as she crossed as if to seize the boy, Napoleon sprang toward his uncle for refuge.
- Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa
- He declared that Marriage was the coward's refuge from Love.
- Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
- Many of the rich planters had come there with their families for refuge.
- Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
- And was she not also the Health of the weak, the Refuge of sinners, the Comforter of the afflicted?
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
Synonyms for refuge
- ambush
- anchorage
- asylum
- cover
- covert
- den
- escape
- exit
- expedient
- fortress
- harbor
- harborage
- haven
- hideaway
- hideout
- hiding place
- hole
- home
- immunity
- ivory tower
- makeshift
- opening
- outlet
- port
- preserve
- protection
- recourse
- resort
- resource
- retreat
- safe place
- sanctuary
- security
- shelter
- shield
- stopgap
- stronghold
- way out
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