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succor

/ˈsʌkər/ /ˈsʌkɔr/

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noun

Aid, assistance, or relief given to one in distress; ministration.

Examples :

"The students received much-needed succor from the school counselor during the stressful exam period. "

aid action service

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noun

Aid or assistance in the form of military equipment and soldiers, especially reinforcements sent to support military action.

Examples :

"The army received succor from reinforcements, allowing them to finally push back the enemy. "

military aid war action

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noun

(obsolete except dialectal) Protection, refuge, shelter; a place providing such protection, refuge or shelter.

Examples :

"The old barn provided succor from the sudden thunderstorm. "

aid building place

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verb

To give aid, assistance, or help.

Examples :

"The kind neighbors rushed to succor the family after the fire destroyed their home. "

aid action service

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verb

To provide aid or assistance in the form of military equipment and soldiers; in particular, for helping a place under siege.

Examples :

"The army will succor the besieged city with tanks and troops. "

military war aid government nation

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verb

(obsolete except dialectal) To protect, to shelter; to provide a refuge.

Examples :

"During the harsh winter, the villagers would succor their livestock in the barn, providing them warmth and shelter from the biting wind. "

aid action service