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Succor vs Consolation - What's the difference?

succor | consolation |

As nouns the difference between succor and consolation

is that succor is aid, assistance or relief given to one in distress; ministration while consolation is the act of consoling.

As a verb succor

is to give such assistance.

succor

English

Alternative forms

* succour

Noun

(-)
  • Aid, assistance or relief given to one in distress; ministration.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To give such assistance.

    • Synonyms

    * (to give assistance) help, aid, assist, support, sustain, relieve

    Antonyms

    * (to give assistance) hurt, damage

    Derived terms

    * succorer

    Anagrams

    * English transitive verbs

    consolation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of consoling.
  • The prize or benefit for the loser.
  • (sports) A consolation goal

    • See also

    * solace