Synonyms & related words for rescue

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of rescue — including saving, deliverance, salvage, extrication, succor, aid. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to rescue

Explore words related to rescue — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include rescuers, lifesaving, salvager, bailout, reprieving, lifesaver, salvageable, savable. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for rescue

Common synonyms for rescue include saving, deliverance, salvage, extrication, succor, aid, assistance, help — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does rescue come from?

The word rescue breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -scue, from Latin quatio (“shake, strike”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.