HyperDic: succour

English > 2 senses of the word succour:
NOUNactsuccour, relief, succor, ministrationassistance in time of difficulty
VERBsocialsuccour, succorhelp in a difficult situation
English > succour: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningAssistance in time of difficulty.
Synonymsrelief, succor, ministration
Narrowerconsolation, comfort, solaceThe act of consoling
mercyalleviation of distress / distress
Broaderaid, assist, assistance, helpThe activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Spanishauxilio, ayuda humanitaria, ayuda, socorro
Catalansocors
Verbssuccourhelp in a difficult situation
English > succour: 2 senses > verb 1, social
MeaningHelp in a difficult situation.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
Synonymsuccor
Broaderhelp, assist, aidGive help or assistance
Spanishsocorrer
Nounssuccourassistance in time of difficulty
succourersomeone who gives help in times of need or distress or difficulty

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