ministration

/ˈmɪnəˌstreɪʃən/

Other forms: ministrations

Definitions of ministration

1. noun

   assistance in time of difficulty
   synonyms: relief, succor, succour

   types:

   comfort, consolation, solace

   the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

   mercy

   alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed

   type of:

   aid, assist, assistance, help

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