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Thesaurus entry: harbor
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- The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus
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harbor
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noun
1.
a picturesque harbor
synonyms
: port, dock, haven, marina; mooring, moorage, anchorage; waterfront.
2.
a safe harbor for me
synonyms
: refuge, haven, safe haven, shelter, sanctuary, retreat, place of safety, port in a storm.
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verb
1.
he is harboring a dangerous criminal
synonyms
: shelter, conceal, hide, shield, protect, give sanctuary to; take in, put up, accommodate, house.
2.
Rose had harbored a grudge against him
synonyms
: bear, nurse, nurture, cherish, entertain, foster, hold on to, cling to.