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HARBOURING Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word harbouring. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word harbouring. (close relations)
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concealing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• covering or hiding

noun

• the activity of keeping something secret

hiding
verbv
noun

• the activity of keeping something secret

• the state of being hidden

lodging
nounn
noun

• structures collectively in which people are housed

• the state or quality of being lodged or fixed even temporarily

• the act of lodging

protecting
verbv
adjective satellite

• shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

shielding
nounn
noun

• the act of shielding from harm

• a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay

• shield consisting of an arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from ambient electromagnetic interference

harboring
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• To provide a harbor or safe place for.

• To take refuge or shelter in a protected expanse of water.

• To drive (a hunted stag) to covert.

• To hold or persistently entertain in one's thoughts or mind.

sheltering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

• protective covering that provides protection from the weather

• the condition of being protected

• a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings

• temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons

verb

• provide shelter for

• invest (money) so that it is not taxable

harbor
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

• a place of refuge and comfort and security

verb

• maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

• secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

• keep in one's possession; of animals

• hold back a thought or feeling about

bear
verb, nounv, n
noun

• massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

• an investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price

verb

• have

• maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

• cause to be born

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

• move while holding up or supporting

• bring forth

• take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

• contain or hold; have within

• bring in

• have on one's person

• behave in a certain manner

• have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

• support or hold in a certain manner

• be pregnant with

entertain
verbv
verb

• provide entertainment for

• take into consideration, have in view

• maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

haven
nounn
noun

• a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

• a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

hold
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of grasping

• understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

• power by which something or someone is affected or dominated

• time during which some action is awaited

• a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

• a stronghold

• a cell in a jail or prison

• the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

• the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

verb

• cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity

• have or hold in one's hands or grip

• organize or be responsible for

• have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

• keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

• maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• secure and keep for possible future use or application

• have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• contain or hold; have within

• have room for; hold without crowding

• remain in a certain state, position, or condition

• support or hold in a certain manner

• be valid, applicable, or true

• assert or affirm

• have as a major characteristic

• be capable of holding or containing

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

• protect against a challenge or attack

• bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

• hold the attention of

• remain committed to

• resist or confront with resistance

• be pertinent or relevant or applicable

• stop dealing with

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• keep from departing

• take and maintain control over, often by violent means

• cause to come to an abrupt stop

• cover as for protection against noise or smell

• drink alcohol without showing ill effects

• aim, point, or direct

• declare to be

• be in accord; be in agreement

• keep from exhaling or expelling

nurse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

• a woman who is the custodian of children

verb

• try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

• maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

• serve as a nurse; care for sick or handicapped people

• treat carefully

• give suck to

seaport
nounn
noun

• a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

shield
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a protective covering or structure

• armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

• hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

verb

• protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

• hold back a thought or feeling about

Best Hypernyms For HARBOURING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for harbouring, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
asylum conceal experience feel hide keep port refuge sanctuary shelter
Phrases (1)
hold on

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