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harbor vs refuge

refuge vs harbor

harbor and refuge both are nouns.

harbor is a verb but refuge is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
harbor Yes No Yes No
refuge Yes No No No
As nouns, refuge is a hypernym of harbor; that is, refuge is a word with a broader meaning than harbor:
  • harbor: a place of refuge and comfort and security
  • refuge: a shelter from danger or hardship
Other hypernyms of harbor include asylum, sanctuary.
harbor (noun) refuge (noun)
a place of refuge and comfort and security act of turning to for assistance
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo a shelter from danger or hardship
something or someone turned to for assistance or security
a safe place
harbor (verb) refuge (verb)
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
hold back a thought or feeling about
keep in one's possession; of animals
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
Difference between harbor and refuge

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