Harbor — synonyms, definition

1. harbor (Noun) N. Amer, US

anchorage asylum breakwater chamber cover harborage harbour haven house port protection retreat sanctuary seaport shelter

harbor (Noun) — A sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo.

harbor (Noun) — A sheltered area of coast where ships can dock or anchor safely.

harbor (Noun) — A place of refuge and comfort and security.

asylum port refuge sanctuary Boston Harbor Caesarea Pearl Harbor coaling station port of call anchorage anchorage ground dock dockage docking facility landing landing place seafront

2. harbor (Verb) N. Amer, US

accommodate billet cherish conceal entertain hold indulge lodge nurse protect secrete shield suppress withhold

harbor (Verb) — Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings). ex. "harbor a resentment"

harbor (Verb) — Secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals).

harbor (Verb) — Keep in one's possession; of animals.

harbor (Verb) — Hold back a thought or feeling about. ex. "She is harboring a grudge against him"

conceal experience feel hide hold on keep shelter