Meaning of the word harboring in English

What does harboring mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

harboring

US /ˈhɑːr.bər.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈhɑː.bər.ɪŋ/

Verb

1.

to shelter or hide (a person, especially a criminal or wanted person)

Example:
It is illegal to be harboring a fugitive.
The old woman was accused of harboring terrorists.
2.

to keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one's mind, especially secretly

Example:
She had been harboring a secret resentment against her boss.
He was harboring doubts about the plan.