refuge

“accused of incompetence, he took refuge in lying” -  

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refuge

  1. noun, shelter or protection, as from the weather or danger
  2. noun, any place, person, action, or thing that offers or appears to offer protection, help, or relief
  3. noun, another name for traffic island
  4. (and 1 more)

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  1. accused of incompetence, he took refuge in lying

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security, protection, shelter, harbour, asylum, haven, resort, retreat, sanctuary, hide-out


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