Definition of succor Succor

/sʌˈkɚ/ - [suker] - suc•cor

We found 7 definitions of succor from 4 different sources.

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British English

succour - /səkˈɜː/

American English

succor - /sʌˈkɚ/

What does succor mean?

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Verb

succors, succoring, succored  

succor - help in a difficult situation
  succour
  aid, assist, help act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • succor (v. t.)
    To run to, or run to support; hence, to help or relieve when in difficulty, want, or distress; to assist and deliver from suffering; to relieve; as, to succor a besieged city.
  • succor (v. t.)
    Aid; help; assistance; esp., assistance that relieves and delivers from difficulty, want, or distress.
  • succor (v. t.)
    The person or thing that brings relief.

Part of speech

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  • succor, verb, present, 1st person singular of succor (infinitive).
  • succor, verb (infinitive).
  • succor, noun, singular of succors.

Pronunciation

Word frequency

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Sign Language

succor in sign language
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