succour succour /ˈsʌkər/

noun

1. [Canadian, British] Assistance in time of difficulty  ( succour [Canadian, British] , ministration , succor [American] , relief )
   assistance in time of difficulty
    The contributions provided some relief for the victims
   the contributions provided some relief for the victims
   

verb

1. [Canadian, British] Help in a difficult situation  ( succor [American] , succour [Canadian, British] )
   help in a difficult situation