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suc·cor
 succor
- pronunciation:
- suh
k
 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
help or relief given in time of need.
She knew he was wanted by the law, but nonetheless she gave him succor in the form of food and a place to stay.- synonyms:
- aid, assistance, help, relief
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| definition 2: |
someone or something that provides such aid.
- synonyms:
- aid, assistant, comfort, lifesaver
- similar words:
- help
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| related words: |
aid, help, helper, philanthropy |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
succored, succoring, succors |
| definition: |
to give help or relief to (someone) in time of need.
As he'd lost all his money in gambling, his brother refused to succor him.- synonyms:
- aid, assist, comfort, help
- similar words:
- attend, befriend, console, rescue, support
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| related words: |
alleviate, assuage, cherish, help, nurse, serve, solace, warm |
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