1. past tense of succour; gave help or relief to someone in difficulty or distress
Usage: British spelling; formal

Examples

• The Red Cross succoured the earthquake victims with food and shelter.
• Local volunteers succoured the stranded travelers during the blizzard.
• The charity succoured homeless families throughout the winter.
• Medical teams succoured the wounded soldiers on the battlefield.
• The community succoured the flood victims with donations and support.
• She succoured her elderly neighbor during his illness.