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

Example sentences :

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

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