rescue

/ˈrɛskjuː/; /ˈriːskjuː/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of saving someone or something from a difficult or unpleasant situation

“The fire department’s rescue operation saved the family from the burning building.”

2. verb

to save someone or something from a difficult or unpleasant situation

“The firefighter rescued the child from the well.”

3. noun

a group of people or equipment sent to help someone or something in difficulty

“The rescue team arrived at the scene of the accident within minutes.”

Synonyms

  • deliver
  • liberate
  • salvage
  • save

Antonyms

  • abandon
  • harm
  • injure