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harbor

The word “harbor” has 2 syllables: har-bor

It's pronounced as /ˈhɑːr.bɚ/

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In the thesaurus, “harbor” has 150 synonyms and 36 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for harbor along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for harbor

Antonyms for harbor

Meanings of harbor

  • noun
    1. Any place of shelter.
    2. A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.
    3. (glassworking) A mixing box for materials.
    4. A house of the zodiac, or the mansion of a heavenly body.
    5. Shelter, refuge.
  • verb
    1. To provide a harbor or safe place for.
    2. To take refuge or shelter in a protected expanse of water.
    3. To drive (a hunted stag) to covert.
    4. To hold or persistently entertain in one's thoughts or mind.

Example Sentences

  • The ship safely docked at the harbor after a long journey.
  • She decided to harbor the stray cat she found in her yard.
  • The city has a large harbor used for both commercial and tourist ships.
  • The politician was accused of trying to harbor fugitives.
  • He kept his anger to himself, choosing not to harbor ill feelings.

On this page you'll find 186 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to harbor, such as: abandon, abjure, abode, accommodate, anchorage, arm, asylum.

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