n. Function: noun
1 the state of being covered or protected FF1C; exiles seeking refuge in neutral countries FF1E;
Synonyms: asylum, harborage, sanctuary, shelter; compare SHELTER 1
Related Words: protection, shield; immunity
Contrasted Words: exposure, liability, openness; vulnerability
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Synonyms: SHELTER 1, asylum, cover, covert, harbor, harborage, haven, port, retreat, sanctuary
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Synonyms: RESOURCE 3, dernier ressort, expediency, expedient, makeshift, recourse, resort, shift, stopgap, substitute