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refuge vs harbour

harbour vs refuge

refuge and harbour both are nouns.

refuge is not a verb while harbour is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
refuge Yes No No No
harbour Yes No Yes No
As nouns, harbour is a hyponym of refuge; that is, harbour is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than refuge:
  • refuge: a shelter from danger or hardship
  • harbour: a place of refuge and comfort and security
Other hyponyms of refuge include harbor, safehold, safe house.
refuge (noun) harbour (noun)
act of turning to for assistance a place of refuge and comfort and security
a shelter from danger or hardship a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
something or someone turned to for assistance or security
a safe place
refuge (verb) harbour (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 refuge and harbour

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