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Succour Definition & Meaning

succour
noun
  1. assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions provided some relief for the victims"
verb
  1. help in a difficult situation

"Succour" in song lyrics

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  • "Old wisdom still provides succour"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

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Frequently asked questions

What does succour mean?
assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions provided some relief for the victims" help in a difficult situation
What part of speech is succour?
Succour is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does succour have?
Succour has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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