Refuge
Refuge noun - Something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger.
Usage example: hunting is strictly forbidden in the wildlife refuge
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Synonyms for Refuge
Windbreak and refuge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Windbreak" instead a noun "Refuge".
Nearby Words: refugee, refugia
Windbreak
Windbreak noun - Hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion.
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Windbreak and Refuge. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/refuge/windbreak
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Windbreak or Refuge. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/refuge/windbreak.
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