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Synonyms for harbor

something that physically protects, especially from danger

to give refuge to

to hold and turn over in the mind

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Synonyms for harbor

a place of refuge and comfort and security

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maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

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keep in one's possession

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hold back a thought or feeling about

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