succor meaning

UK US /ˈsʌkɚ/ 2 syllables

succor (noun): assistance in time of difficulty.

Spelling: succour (British) · succor (American)

succor has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

succor as a noun

  1. assistance in time of difficulty
    • the contributions provided some relief for the victims

    Synonyms: relief, succour, ministration

    Type of: aid

    Kinds: consolation, mercy

succor as a verb

  1. help in a difficult situation

    Synonyms: succour

    Type of: help

    Related forms: succorer

How to pronounce succor

succor is pronounced /ˈsʌkɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with succor

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SU · words ending in OR · 6-letter words

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