harbouring (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːbərɪŋ/
Definition
Giving shelter or refuge to someone, especially someone who is breaking the law.
Examples
It is illegal to harbour criminals.
She was accused of harbouring a spy.
The island was known for harbouring pirates.
How to Use harbouring
- harbour a grudge (idiom)
- To continue to hold a feeling of anger or resentment towards someone. — "He still harbours a grudge from that incident years ago."
- harbour a secret (idiom)
- To keep a secret hidden. — "She harboured a secret fear of flying that she never told anyone."
- harbour a criminal (prepositional phrase)
- To give shelter or refuge to someone who has committed a crime. — "It is a serious offense to harbour a fugitive."
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