HARBOR: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for HARBOR?

Need another word that means the same as “harbor”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “harbor” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Harbor” are: harbour, haven, seaport, entertain, hold, nurse, shield

Harbor as a Noun

Definitions of "Harbor" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “harbor” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo.
• A place of refuge and comfort and security.

Synonyms of "Harbor" as a noun (3 Words)

harbour	A place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures. The westerly wind kept us in harbour until the following afternoon.
haven	A sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo. A haven for wildlife.
seaport	A town or city with a harbour for seagoing ships.

Harbor as a Verb

Definitions of "Harbor" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “harbor” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• 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.

Synonyms of "Harbor" as a verb (5 Words)

entertain	Provide entertainment for. Washington entertained little hope of an early improvement in relations.
harbour	Of a ship or its crew moor in a harbour. Woodlands that once harboured a colony of red deer.
hold	Contain or hold have within. Hold your tongue.
nurse	Work as a nurse. He nursed his hurt pride.
shield	Prevent or reduce the escape of sound, light, or other radiation from (something. He pulled the cap lower to shield his eyes from the glare.

Usage Examples of "Harbor" as a verb

• Harbor a resentment.
• She is harboring a grudge against him.

Associations of "Harbor" (30 Words)

asylum	A hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person. We provide asylum for those too ill to care for themselves.
awning	A canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun.
conceal	Prevent from being seen or discovered. A line of sand dunes concealed the distant sea.
cover	An area of the field consisting of cover point and extra cover. The busiest time is in summer with up to a thousand covers for three meals a day.
deportation	The expulsion from a country of an undesirable alien. Asylum seekers facing deportation.
escape	Be incomprehensible to escape understanding by. The name escaped him.
escaped	Having escaped especially from confinement. Escaped convicts.
guard	The person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team. When a player is so closely guarded he cannot pass the ball.
haven	A place of safety or refuge. A haven for wildlife.
helmet	Armor plate that protects the head.
hide	Conceal oneself. Hide the money.
hiding	A physical beating. They caught him and gave him a hiding.
ironclad	Inflexibly entrenched and unchangeable. An ironclad rule.
lancet	Shaped like a lancet arch. A lancet clock.
migrant	Habitually moving from place to place especially in search of seasonal work. Migrant birds.
port	A place seaport or airport where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country. The big ship was slowly porting.
precaution	A precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. We never took precautions.
protection	Protection money paid to criminals especially on a regular basis. He made trade protection a plank in the party platform.
raincoat	A long coat, typically having a belt, made from waterproofed or water-resistant fabric.
recourse	Something or someone turned to for assistance or security. All three countries had recourse to the IMF for standby loans.
refuge	Act of turning to for assistance. Took refuge in lying.
refugee	An exile who flees for safety. A refugee camp.
safety	A score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line. They should leave for their own safety.
sanctuary	Refuge or safety from pursuit, persecution, or other danger. The inner sanctuary where the reliquary was kept.
shade	A lampshade. Maria s eyes darkened in shade.
shelter	Provide shelter for. An air raid shelter.
sunshade	A parasol, awning, or other device giving protection from the sun.
tarpaulin	A sheet or covering of tarpaulin. Large tarpaulins were pulled over the hold.
transportation	The United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs created in 1966. Transportation on the site includes a monorail.
umbrella	A formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets. The Democratic Party is an umbrella for many liberal groups.