Meaning of the word succour in English

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succour

US /ˈsʌk.ɚ/
UK /ˈsʌk.ər/

Noun

aid, help, or relief in time of difficulty or distress

Example:
The organization provides succour to victims of natural disasters.
She found great succour in her friends during her illness.

Verb

give aid, help, or relief to

Example:
The government sent troops to succour the besieged city.
He reached out to succour the distressed family.