succour (redirected from succouring)

suc·cour  (skr)

n. & v. Chiefly British

Variant of succor.

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succour or US succor

Noun

help in time of difficulty

Verb

to give aid to (someone in time of difficulty) [Latin succurrere to hurry to help]

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Succour ships collectively.

Example: succour of galleys.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	succour - assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions provided some relief for the victims" ministration, succor, relief assist, assistance, help, aid - the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" consolation, solace, comfort - the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her" mercy - alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed; "distributing food and clothing to the flood victims was an act of mercy"
Verb	1.	succour - help in a difficult situation succor aid, assist, help - give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"

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succour

noun 1. help, support, aid, relief, comfort, assistance

verb 2. help, support, aid, encourage, nurse, comfort, foster, assist, relieve, minister to, befriend, render assistance to, give aid and encouragement to