Synonyms for

Savior

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

Definition

A person who saves or rescues others from harm or danger.

Synonyms & similar words

jesus goodshepherd jesuschrist thenazarene redeemer saviour deliverer rescuer jesusofnazareth savior christ rescuer hero protector defender champion guardian liberator deliverer redeemer salvation saint angel firefighter paramedic lifesaver

Synonyms by register

Formal

redeemer liberator rescuer deliverer

Informal

hero lifesaver champion

Literary

shepherd angel

Antonyms

destroyer villain enemy oppressor antagonist persecutor

Common collocations

  • our savior
  • the savior of
  • Jesus Christ the Savior
  • a true savior
  • divine savior
  • personal savior
  • act as a savior

Word family

noun savior
verb save
adjective saving

Usage note

While 'savior' can be used in secular contexts to refer to someone who rescues others from danger or difficulty, it is most commonly associated with religious contexts, particularly Christianity, referring to Jesus Christ.

Example sentences

  1. The savior saved the cat from the tree.
  2. The firefighters were the saviors of the burning building.
  3. Superman is often seen as a savior in the comic books.
  4. The lifeguard acted as a savior to the struggling swimmer.
  5. The doctor was the savior of the sick child.

Quotes

  • A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. - Joseph Campbell
  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.' - Fred Rogers

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