Synonyms for

Rescue

Verb / ˈreskju: / Another word for rescue — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To save someone or something from harm, danger, or a difficult situation.

Synonyms & similar words

deliver delivery saving deliverance save deliver retrieve recover free liberate release salvage aid assist help support protect shelter secure guard defend shield safeguard preserve

Synonyms by register

Formal

liberate extricate salvage retrieve

Informal

save bail out spring get out of trouble

Literary

deliver redeem uphold

Antonyms

abandon capture detain imprison endanger jeopardize harm

Common collocations

  • rescue mission
  • rescue team
  • rescue operation
  • rescue attempt
  • rescue workers
  • rescue services
  • rescue party
  • rescue the situation

Word family

noun rescue
verb rescue
adjective rescued

Usage note

While 'rescue' can be used in many contexts, it often implies saving someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation. Be mindful of the register; 'bail out' is a more informal synonym.

Example sentences

  1. The lifeguard rescued the drowning swimmer.
  2. The hikers were rescued by a helicopter when they got lost in the mountains.
  3. The firefighters rescued the family from the burning house.
  4. The police officer rescued the kitten from the tree.
  5. The doctor rescued the patient with emergency surgery.

Quotes

  • A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. - Joseph Campbell
  • Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with. - Brodi Ashton
  • I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. - Christopher Reeve

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