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succor Definition

suc·cor (suk′ər)

transitive verb

to give assistance to in time of need or distress; help; aid; relieve

Etymology: ME socouren < OFr sucurre, socorre < L succurrere < sub-, sub- + currere, to run: see course

noun

  1. aid; help; relief
  2. a person or thing that succors

Etymology: ME socur, assumed sing. of socours < OFr sucurs < ML succursus < L, pp.: see succorthe

succor Synonyms

succor

n.

sustenance, help, assistance; see aid 1.

succor Synonyms

succor

v.

aid, assist, befriend; see help 1. See syn. study at help.

succor Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • bring: A verdict we have to accept ( but which i dislike intensely ) which i doubt brings any succor to the victims family.
  • offer: I'm now trying to get some cleaning done before I head off to offer succor to my own therapy clients.