shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc.

to take refuge from a storm.

a place of shelter, protection, or safety.

anything to which one has recourse for aid, relief, or escape.

Archaic . to afford refuge to.

Archaic . to take refuge.

noun

ambush , anchorage , asylum , cover , covert , den , escape , exit , expedient , fortress , harbor , harborage , haven , hideaway , hideout , hiding place , hole , home , immunity , ivory tower * , makeshift , opening , outlet , port , preserve , protection , recourse , resort , resource , retreat , safe place , sanctuary , security , shelter , shield , stopgap * , stronghold , way out , ark , device , guard , hospital , lair , oasis , relief , shift