Synonyms of assistance

assistance

noun

ə-ˈsi-stən(t)s 

as in assist

an act or instance of helping

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assist
• support
• help
• boost
• aid
• encouragement
• lift
• advice
• hand
• guidance
• backing
• helping hand
• service
• leg up
• facilitation
• kindness
• abetment
• promotion
• sponsorship
• advancement
• attention
• patronage
• forwarding
• mentoring
• counsel
• furtherance
• nurturance
• attendance
• care
• relief
• benefaction
• furthering
• succor
• beneficence
• hand-holding
• favor
• charity
• philanthropy
• assuagement
• palliation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• interference
• restraint
• obstruction
• inhibition
• hindrance
• repression
• frustration
• constraint
• deterrence
• discouragement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of assistance

Nucleus is now offering a less glamorous demonstration of that challenge, sharing nearly two hours of uncut factory work while acknowledging that the robot still relies significantly on human assistance. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

The Sheriff’s Office was investigating the death with assistance from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Eldorado National Forest, Parker said. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Brown’s assistance to the government long preceded his testimony at the trial, the government said. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Contact your area’s animal control service for assistance when needed. — Eva Flowe october 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026