English noun: succour | |||
1. | succour (act) assistance in time of difficulty | ||
Samples | The contributions provided some relief for the victims. | ||
Synonyms | ministration, relief, succor | ||
Broader (hypernym) | aid, assist, assistance, help | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | comfort, consolation, mercy, solace | ||
English verb: succour | |||
1. | succour (social) help in a difficult situation | ||
Synonyms | succor | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | aid, assist, help | ||