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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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

Haaland, a citizen of Laguna Pueblo in west-central New Mexico, once relied on government assistance as a single mother.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Dozens of people were convicted in connection with a sprawling, $250-million children’s food assistance scheme that predated this administration, though more charges have been announced in recent months.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of assistance

Noun

The Lake Wylie Marine Commission has rescinded its support for Charlotte Water’s request to modify its interbasin transfer agreement, the group’s leadership told Mecklenburg County commissioners during its annual report Tuesday.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
But through the hardships, Andrea Soto said the community’s support has been a positive.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of support

Verb

Some people are eating cottage cheese for its calcium content, saying the food will aid strong bones and teeth.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Your social networks, not just your professional ones, can also aid in your job search, Bonnie Dilber, a recruiting leader at the software company Zapier, previously told CNBC Make It.

— Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of aid

Noun

But Smith also had encouragement for Hurts, whom Lynn and the Eagles said should be expected to make a full recovery with treatment from blood thinners that precludes contact activities for the next few months.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Kid Rock's support eventually extended beyond words of encouragement.

— Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of encouragement

Verb

Middleton was special assistant to former President Bill Clinton who helped facilitate Epstein’s visits to the White House.

— Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis, meanwhile, did the heavy lifting for Sacramento, with the shooting guard scoring 28 points and the center facilitating the offense with 14 points, eight assists and 18 rebounds.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of facilitate

Noun

That didn’t matter as much because new Hornets Naz Reid (20 points, 11 rebounds and a team-high seven assists), Grayson Allen (21 points) and Dennis Schroder (19 points, six assists) were all making memorable debuts for the Hornets.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
With a goal and two assists, Kucherov increased his total to 1,137 career points, pulling even with former teammate Steven Stamkos for the club record.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of assist

Noun

Advertisement The same technology that is delivering fortunes in Silicon Valley can also deliver help to the least fortunate.

— David Miliband, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
Long Beach Police requested the help of its SWAT team, which eventually made entry into the house.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2026

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