succour
/ˈsʌkər/
verb
- To give help and support to someone who is suffering or in difficulty.
- The nurse's kind words succoured the frightened child.
- Volunteers worked tirelessly to succour the homeless during the winter storm.
- Neighbors succoured the elderly couple after their house caught fire.
noun
- Help and support given to someone who is suffering or in difficulty.
- The government sent medical teams to bring succour to the earthquake victims.
- The charity provides succour to families affected by the flood.
- In times of grief, friends often offer succour through their presence.
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