2. (verb)succor, succour help in a difficult situation Synonyms: succour, succor
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'succor'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. succor Help expresses greater dependence and deeper need than aid. In extremity we say "God help me!" rather than "God aid me!" In time of danger we cry "help! help!" rather than "aid! aid!" To Synonyms: help, abet, befriend, foster, succor, uphold, aid, cooperate, second, support, assist, encourage, stand by, sustain Antonyms: counteract, discourage, oppose, resist, thwart, withstand