Antonyms for assist
əˈsɪstas·sist

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.0 / 2 votes

1. assist

   Abet and instigate are now used almost without exception in a bad sense; one may incite either to good or evil. One incites or instigates to the doing of something not yet done, or to increased activity or further advance in the doing of it; one abets by giving sympathy, countenance, or substantial aid to the doing of that which is already projected or in process of commission. Abet and instigate apply either to persons or actions, incite to persons only; one incites a person to an action. A clergyman will advocate the claims of justice, aid the poor, encourage the despondent, support the weak, uphold the constituted authorities; but he will not incite to a quarrel, instigate a riot, or abet a crime. The originator of a crime often instigates or incites others to abet him in it, or one may instigate or incite others to a crime in the commission of which he himself takes no active part. Compare HELP.

   Antonyms:
   baffle, confound, counteract, denounce, deter, disapprove, disconcert, discourage, dissuade, expose, frustrate, hinder, impede, obstruct

   Synonyms:
   abet, advocate, aid, countenance, embolden, encourage, incite, instigate, promote, sanction, support, uphold

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 2 votes

1. assist

   Antonyms:
   hinder, resist, oppose, antagonize, counteract, clog, prevent

   Synonyms:
   help, succor, aid, support, relieve, befriend, second, co-operate with, back, benefit, further

Matched Categories

1. • Support
   • Work

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:1.3 / 3 votes

1. aid, assist, assistance, helpnoun

   the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

   "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"

   Synonyms:
   help, service, supporter, assistance, attention, financial aid, care, helper, economic aid, avail, assistant, tending, aid

2. assistverb

   (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play

   Synonyms:
   aid, help, assistance

3. help, assist, aidverb

   give help or assistance; be of service

   "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"

   Synonyms:
   help, attend to, help oneself, serve, attend, wait on, facilitate, avail, aid

4. assistverb

   act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function

   Synonyms:
   aid, help, wait on, serve, attend to, attend

5. serve, attend to, wait on, attend, assistverb

   work for or be a servant to

   "May I serve you?"; "She attends the old lady in the wheelchair"; "Can you wait on our table, please?"; "Is a salesperson assisting you?"; "The minister served the King for many years"

   Synonyms:
   serve, process, aid, help, dish up, pay heed, answer, go to, dish out, function, look, attend to, take to heart, suffice, attend, service, take care, advert, serve up, give ear, wait on, serve well, swear out, dish, do, see, hang

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1. assistverb

   Synonyms:
   abet, coöperate with, aid, help

How to use assist in a sentence?

1. Josh Frydenberg:

   The inaugural members have an in-depth understanding of Australia’s regulatory framework and first-hand experience working with ASIC and APRA over many years ... which will assist in their assessment of the operational performance of both ASIC and APRA.

2. Officer Dan Williams:

   My partner went and tried to get in through the van door, the flames came at him, he had to back out. I grabbed the fire extinguisher, I tried to extinguish the flames, but the van burst into flames very, very quickly and we were unable to assist in getting anybody out of the van.

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   We are a true crystal gazing objections for not just the individuals who are looking for visionary help, We assist individuals with their basic inquiries to specific questions. Our point is to help the people who are dealing with issues utilizing heavenly study of soothsaying. We give clients data like Daily, Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes. Numerology, Online Pooja, Birthstone, Face perusing, Free Kundali, love meter Etc.

4. Brooke Jenkins:

   In support of the family’s wishes, we have asked the California Attorney General’s Office to independently review this case because of the conflicts and issues that have arisen and we will assist their office in any way that we can.

5. Sarah Sanders:

   Out of consideration for the 800,000 great American workers not receiving pay and to ensure his team can assist as needed, President Trump has canceled his Delegation's trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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