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What is another word for succouring?

Pronunciation: [səkˈɜːɹɪŋ] (IPA)

Succouring is a term that refers to the act of providing assistance or support to someone in need. Many synonyms can be used to describe this act of helping, including aiding, abetting, assisting, comforting, and supporting. Another term that is often used interchangeably with succouring is "mitigating." This refers to the act of lessening the severity, intensity, or harshness of something. Other related terms include "easing," "ameliorating," and "alleviating." These synonyms are often used in conjunction with one another to describe actions taken to help those in need, whether in times of crisis or simply in daily life.
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What are the hypernyms for Succouring?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Succouring

On seeing the cavalcade approach he guessed, no doubt, that his last hour had come, for many a time had he committed the sin of succouring the outlawed Covenanters, and he had stoutly refused to attend the ministry of the worthless curate George Lawless.
"Hunted and Harried"
R.M. Ballantyne
Whether it were from alarm at his fall, or at the unexpected attack in the rear, or probably from both causes, the assailants dispersed in all directions without waiting to perceive how slender the succouring force really was.
"The Armourer's Prentices"
Charlotte Mary Yonge
I’ll have you know that I am no man to ask pay for succouring the sick or wounded.
"The Snow-Burner"
Henry Oyen

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