assistance | Definition of assistance

Synonyms and Antonyms of assistance

an act or instance of helping

thank you for your assistance in helping me change my flat tire

Synonyms of assistance

abetment, aid, assist, backing, boost, hand, help, helping hand, leg up, lift, support

Words Related to assistance

advancement, encouragement, facilitation, forwarding, furtherance, furthering, nurturance

benefaction, patronage, promotion, sponsorship

advice, care, counsel, guidance, mentoring

attendance, attention, hand-holding, service

beneficence, charity, favor, kindness, philanthropy

assuagement, palliation, relief, succor

Near Antonyms of assistance

constraint, frustration, inhibition, interference, obstruction, repression, restraint

deterrence, discouragement

Antonyms of assistance