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Type Words
Synonyms ministration, relief, succor
Type of aid, assist, assistance, help
Has types solace, mercy, consolation, comfort
Type Words
Synonyms succor
Type of help, aid, assist
Derivation succourer

Examples of succour

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If they win it will give succour to the crooks who run the game in that country.
From the guardian.co.uk
He has provided succour to the beleaguered governments of Albania and Macedonia.
From the economist.com
The archbishop is trying to encourage and give succour to Christian communities.
From the guardian.co.uk
This would be a mediator offering succour to those being brutalised by the press.
From the economist.com
Should not someone establish a relief fund to give succour to these unfortunates?
From the guardian.co.uk
The outbreaks in ancient woodlands may provide succour for the beleaguered Defra.
From the guardian.co.uk
His two comrades have clasped hands in a last moment of succour and solidarity.
From the morningstaronline.co.uk
At a time of economic struggle, it is a source of comfort, pride and succour.
From the dailymail.co.uk
Plans to succour both countries with military exercises are being speeded up.
From the economist.com
More examples
  • Relief: assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions provided some relief for the victims"
  • Succor: help in a difficult situation
  • Humanitarian aid is material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises. The primary objective of humanitarian aid is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity. ...
  • Succour is the second studio album by British experimental rock/electronic band Seefeel. Released in 1995 on Warp Records, the album is much more rooted in experimental electronic music than their previous album Quique. Succour was released on CD, cassette, and a double-vinyl LP. ...
  • Alternative spelling of succor; Alternative spelling of succor