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shelter

Divide shelter into syllables:

shel · ter

How to pronounce shelter:

Synonyms for shelter:

refugehovelresidencesanctuarylodgingloftscreenhavenprotectionretreat
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Antonyms for shelter:

troubleexposuredangerjeopardydistressperil

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