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Rescuer

One who rescues.

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Broader term 5

Actor 76% connected

One who acts, or takes part in any affair; a doer.

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Benefactor 76% connected

One who confers a benefit or benefits.

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Doer 76% connected

One who does; one performs or executes; one who is wont and ready to act; an actor; an agent.

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Helper 76% connected

One who, or that which, helps, aids, assists, or relieves; as, a lay helper in a parish.

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Worker 76% connected

One who, or that which, works; a laborer; a performer; as, a worker in brass.

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Narrower term 4

Christ 76% connected

The Anointed; an appellation given to Jesus, the Savior. It is synonymous with the Hebrew Messiah.

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Messiah 76% connected

The expected king and deliverer of the Hebrews; the Savior; Christ.

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Salvor 76% connected

One who assists in saving a ship or goods at sea, without being under special obligation to do so.

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Succorer 76% connected

One who affords succor; a helper.

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Retrieve 74% connected

To find again; to recover; to regain; to restore from loss or injury; as, to retrieve one's character; to retrieve independence.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Retrieve 74% connected

To find again; to recover; to regain; to restore from loss or injury; as, to retrieve one's character; to retrieve independence.

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Synonym 4

Deliverer 92% connected

One who delivers or rescues; a preserver.

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Recoverer 92% connected

One who recovers.

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Saver 92% connected

One who saves.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Savior 92% connected

One who saves, preserves, or delivers from destruction or danger.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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