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Definition of Refuge
1. Noun. A safe place. "He ran to safety"
2. Noun. Something or someone turned to for assistance or security. "Took refuge in lying"
Exact synonyms: Recourse, Resort
Generic synonyms: Resource
Specialized synonyms: Shadow
Derivative terms: Resort
Generic synonyms: Resource
Specialized synonyms: Shadow
Derivative terms: Resort
3. Noun. A shelter from danger or hardship.
Exact synonyms: Asylum, Sanctuary
Specialized synonyms: Harbor, Harbour, Safehold, Safe House
Generic synonyms: Shelter
Specialized synonyms: Harbor, Harbour, Safehold, Safe House
Generic synonyms: Shelter
4. Noun. Act of turning to for assistance. "An appeal to his uncle was his last resort"
Exact synonyms: Recourse, Resort
Generic synonyms: Aid, Assist, Assistance, Help
Derivative terms: Resort
Generic synonyms: Aid, Assist, Assistance, Help
Derivative terms: Resort
Definition of Refuge
1. n. Shelter or protection from danger or distress.
2. v. t. To shelter; to protect.
Definition of Refuge
1. to give or take shelter [v -UGED, -UGING, -UGES]