succor

Noun

• assistance in time of difficulty
• Alternative spelling of succour.

Verb

Verb Forms: succored, succoring, succors

• To give assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
• help in a difficult situation
• Alternative spelling of succour.

Examples

• A well-placed ’SUCCOR’ play provided much-needed relief to his struggling Words With Friends score.

Synonyms

ministration, relief, succour