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assistance
noun
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Divide assistance into syllables:

as · sis · tance

How to pronounce assistance:

Definition of assistance:

assistance (noun):
help or support
the act of helping or assisting someone or the help supplied aid
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose.

Synonyms for assistance:

refugeaccommodationministrationsuccorreinforcementsupportbackingsustenanceliftadvice
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Antonyms for assistance:

interruptionhurtdeterrencestoppageproblemneedblockimpairmentdefectinconvenience
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