succorer
One who assists
A succorer is one who provides aid or relief to someone in distress.
The word is formal and somewhat archaic, appearing most often in religious or literary contexts: a succorer of the poor and afflicted.
The British spelling is succourer.
One who rescues another
- rescuerOne who saves others
- lifesaverEmergency rescue person
- delivererOne who brings goods
- liberatorOne who frees others
redeemer · first responder · paramedic · firefighter · emergency responder · guardian · protector · defender
One who gives aid
- patronRegular supporter or customer
- sponsorFunder of activities
- donorOne who contributes freely
- philanthropistDonor to charitable causes
backer · underwriter · contributor · financier · angel · patroness · benefactress · white knight
Quilted bed covering
- consolerOne providing emotional support
- sootherWhat brings relief
- nurturerOne who fosters development
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
sympathizer · counselor · confidant · shoulder to cry on · reassurer · listener · companion · friend
Supporting staff member
- helperOne who aids another
- allySupportive partner
- assistantOne who aids another
- adjutantCommander's administrative officer
coadjutor · aide-de-camp · collaborator · partner · associate · colleague · right hand · second
savior
One who rescues another
liberator · redeemer · first responder · paramedic · firefighter · emergency responder · guardian · protector · defender · champion
benefactor
One who gives aid
philanthropist · backer · underwriter · contributor · financier · angel · patroness · benefactress · white knight · patron saint
comforter
Quilted bed covering
caregiver · sympathizer · counselor · confidant · shoulder to cry on · reassurer · listener · companion · friend · supporter
aide
Supporting staff member
adjutant · coadjutor · aide-de-camp · collaborator · partner · associate · colleague · right hand · second · attendant