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succour vs comfort

comfort vs succour

succour and comfort both are nouns.

succour and comfort both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
succour Yes No Yes No
comfort Yes No Yes No
As nouns, comfort is a hyponym of succour; that is, comfort is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than succour:
  • succour: assistance in time of difficulty
  • comfort: the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
Other hyponyms of succour include consolation, solace, mercy.
succour (noun) comfort (noun)
assistance in time of difficulty the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing
succour (verb) comfort (verb)
help in a difficult situation lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
give moral or emotional strength to
Difference between succour and comfort

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