Rescuer

Quick meaning: Rescuer is a noun meaning A person who rescues someone or something.

Meaning

A person who rescues someone or something.

Example Sentences

[…] an opportunistic relative masquerading as his rescuer, […]

As Tarzan’s heavy hand fell upon his shoulder the priest dropped his victim, and turned upon her would-be rescuer.

By now, a new worry had emerged. With the rescuers working close to so many dead bodies, there was fear of disease taking hold.

She knew from avalanche safety courses that outstretched hands might puncture the ice surface and alert rescuers. She knew that if victims ended up buried under the snow, cupped hands in front of the face could provide a small pocket of air for the mouth and nose. Without it, the first breaths could create a suffocating ice mask.

Word Forms

• rescuers

Synonyms for rescuer

Depending on context, synonyms include deliverer, recoverer, savior, saviour.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include deliverer, saviour, savior, recoverer, lifesaver, champion.

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