SUCCOR Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of succor

as in assistance

something that you do or give for someone who is suffering or in a difficult situation We see it as our duty to give succor to those in need.

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verb

as in to comfort

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Recent Examples of succor

Noun

Sources of succor and disquiet—currents which Winter has ridden in life and art—each female elder is a maternal presence who offers complementary textures to the tapestry Winter has woven from threads of experience and sheer imagination. — Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025 His birth overshadowed by his family’s greatest tragedy, Daniel found succor in movies and willed himself into the dreamworld of Hollywood. — David Kamp, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025

Verb

Arab states may use the prospect of normalization to achieve reconciliation with Israel and succor for Palestinians. — Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025 That legacy echoes in our every cell, yoking our fates to the vast unicellular realm, where creatures such as protozoans navigate threats, seek succor and sense their way from life to death. — Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for succor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for succor

Noun

Industries such as healthcare and social assistance (+28,400) continued to add jobs while local government education (+41,900 jobs) reversed a large loss from July (-57,500).

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
In mid-2025, for example, Congress clawed back nearly $8 billion in foreign assistance funds.

— Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of assistance

Verb

Gilbertson says he’s comforted by the fact that the joint venture called the Alameda Belt Line will hire many of his employees.

— John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Quick-cooking chicken cutlets come together with red wine, mushrooms, and bacon for a rich, comforting meal.

— Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of comfort

Noun

The same investments that improve energy security can lower consumer costs, reduce emissions, strengthen industrial capacity and support growth.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Modern submarine programmes involve sophisticated engineering, propulsion, sensors, communications, combat systems and long-term industrial support.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of support

Verb

That has also helped the firm navigate its huge investment plans at a time when many projects in the kingdom are scaling back spending — aided by a $3 billion partnership with Blackstone to fund its data center deals.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Childcare assistance, funded by the federal government with help from states, is supposed to aid working parents who are low-income, homeless or caring for foster children.

— Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of aid

Noun

De Zerbi will take encouragement from Savio’s bright debut, with the £85million recruit from Manchester City looking bright and threatening, without executing on the final action.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The YouTube videos, Griffin said, were causing third-party contact because of Myers’ encouragement.

— Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of encouragement

Verb

According to the investigation, the Clippers broke league rules by initiating off-court income opportunities and facilitating endorsement agreements between Leonard and four companies that also did business with the team.

— Josh Feldman, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Relations with Morocco have been strained following reports that its government had facilitated the mass border crossing, but Sánchez tamped down the speculation.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of facilitate

Noun

Hassan has work to do in front of goal, having failed to score in almost 2,000 minutes on the pitch in La Liga, mustering only three assists.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
None of the contemporaneous reports made note of whether the Tesla had one of its driver-assist systems engaged.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of assist

Noun

Offensive coordinator Frank Reich, who has been the play caller for some historically bad offenses, is a concern, but the help Smith will get from his teammates will be night-and-day better than last season.

— Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The family has several immediate needs, including clothing, food, personal items and help with temporary living expenses, Sharp said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

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