Meaning of the word succor in English

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succor

US /ˈsʌk.ɚ/
UK /ˈsʌk.ɚ/

Noun

1.

help given to someone, especially someone who is suffering or in need:

Example:
Her organization gave succor and strength to those who had been emotionally damaged.

Verb

1.

to help someone, especially someone who is suffering or in need:

Example:
to succor the poor, help the helpless, support the weak
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