Refuge
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Physical Safety
Refuge emphasizes physical safety from danger or discomfort. During the storm, the travelers found refuge in an abandoned cabin.
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Temporary Shelter
Refuge often implies a temporary place to stay until danger passes. The campsite served as our refuge until the flood waters receded.
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Not a Home
Unlike 'home', refuge doesn't suggest a permanent living space. They sought refuge in a neighbor's house after the fire.