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Synonyms for refuge

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ref-yooj
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛf yudʒ

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Définition 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

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