Antonyms for ministration

Grammar : Noun

Spell : min-uh-strey-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌmɪn əˈstreɪ ʃən

Definition of ministration

Origin : mid-14c., "the action of ministering or serving," from Old French ministration or directly from Latin ministrationem (nominative ministratio), noun of action from past participle stem of ministrare "to serve" (see minister (v.)).

As in attention : noun consideration, care
As in service : noun aid, help
As in good offices : noun mediation
As in care : noun custody of person, usually child
As in superintendence : noun care
As in convenience : noun availability, usefulness; useful thing
As in aid : noun help, support
As in evangelism : noun preaching

Example sentences :

His most eloquent teaching was his ministration to the wants and the sufferings of the wretched.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

Euthyphro explains that he means by pious acts, acts of service or ministration.
Extract from : « Euthyphro » by Plato

"Thank you," Champney said quietly when the priest had finished his ministration.
Extract from : « Flamsted quarries » by Mary E. Waller

After this ministration to Buddha they suddenly disappeared.
Extract from : « Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms » by Fa-Hsien

The Sinai law was the “ministration of death” written on stone.
Extract from : « The Arena » by Various

I thank thee that thou hast blessed me with this ministration.
Extract from : « Robert Falconer » by George MacDonald

It is significant that this ministration was sent "to the Elders."
Extract from : « The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Galatians » by G. G. Findlay

There is no comedy in the incidents of ministration; it is all unrelieved tragedy.
Extract from : « The Joys of Being a Woman » by Winifred Kirkland

The ministration to sense, aided by observation and experiment.
Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 8 » by Various

But no; the law was a ministration of death and condemnation.
Extract from : « The Great Commission » by C. H. (Charles Henry) Mackintosh

Synonyms for ministration

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