harbouring
Giving refuge to
Harbouring is the British spelling of harboring—giving shelter or refuge to someone or something.
You can harbour a fugitive, harbour a grudge, or harbour suspicions.
The word implies keeping something concealed or protected: She was accused of harbouring illegal immigrants.
He harboured doubts about the plan but kept them to himself.
Protected sacred space
- asylumShelter from persecution
- havenShelter from danger
- shelterProtected place or structure
- protectionGuarding against harm
retreat · refuge · safekeeping · displaced · fugitive · escapee · exile · refugee
Practice of hiding information
- hiddenKept out of sight
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- covertIntentionally concealed
- fugitiveOne fleeing authorities
smuggling · sheltering · hiding · protecting · shielding · concealment · furtive · stashing
Vessel's secured resting place
- berthingSecuring a vessel dockside
- anchorageSecure harbor spot
- dockingConnecting to a port
- marinaRecreational vessel harbor
port · quay · pier · wharf · shelter · haven · seaport · berth
sanctuary
Protected sacred space
protection · retreat · refuge · safekeeping · displaced · fugitive · escapee · exile · refugee · safeguarding
secrecy
Practice of hiding information
- hiddenKept out of sight
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- covertIntentionally concealed
fugitive · smuggling · sheltering · hiding · protecting · shielding · concealment · furtive · stashing · safeguarding
mooring
Vessel's secured resting place
marina · port · quay · pier · wharf · shelter · haven · seaport · berth · anchoring
resentment
Persistent bitter displeasure
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- suspicionSense of unease about motives
animosity · hostility · doubt · mistrust · jealousy · hatred · malice · envy · ill-will · grievance
pathogen
Disease-causing microorganism
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- parasiteOne exploiting a host
infection · disease · germs · microbes · contagion · carrier · host · incubating · breeding · festering
harbouringsurrendering
Ceasing to resist
exposing · turning in · betraying · reporting · handing over
harbouringreleasing
Allowing to escape
letting go · relinquishing · venting · expressing · expelling
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