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[ noun ] assistance in time of difficulty

Synonyms

relief succor succour

Examples

"the contributions provided some relief for the victims"

Used in print

(E. Lucas Myers, "The Vindication of Dr. Nestor,"...)

The dawn progressed and it seemed that the doctor would never be done_with his ministrations when quite abruptly something broke his revery .

Related terms

aid consolation mercy minister

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