reassurance

[ ree-uh-shoor-uhns, -shur ]

/ ˌri əˈʃʊər əns, -ˈʃɜr /

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noun

something, such as information, praise, or an action or gesture, that soothes, comforts, or restores to confidence:The organization offers support, guidance, and, most importantly, the reassurance that, whatever the problem, you're not the first parent to face it.

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Origin of reassurance

re- + assurance

Words nearby reassurance

reassert, reassess, reassessment, reassign, reassortment, reassurance, reassure, reassuring, reast, reattribute, Réaum.

How to use reassurance in a sentence

Federal and local authorities in and around the District are also taking pains to reassure the public they are working for a secure and safe election.
D.C. police and businesses prepare for possible Election Day unrest|Peter Hermann, Emily Davies|October 30, 2020|Washington Post
Halliburton, who resigned after 10 years to pursue other interests, said he also felt reassured by the school’s recent efforts.
Racism allegations at Gallaudet U pushed two officials to resign, they say. The school says it’s now committing to permanent changes.|Lauren Lumpkin|October 29, 2020|Washington Post
Facebook, however, is trying to reassure the public that it’s doing everything it can to protect the election’s integrity.
Facebook’s fight against outside oversight|Danielle Abril|October 29, 2020|Fortune
If you provide services, reassure your clients about the steps you will take to protect your services from interruptions.
It may sound far-fetched, but businesses need to be ready for an election-related disaster|jakemeth|October 29, 2020|Fortune

I think the space will have to reassure me that none of my actors or designers will get sick and the staff will not get sick and that audiences will feel safe.
1st Stage offering virtual roundtable discussions|Patrick Folliard|October 24, 2020|Washington Blade
Not only was the science bad, but the reassurance from a highly-regarded civil protection authority proved fatal for many.
Madonna, Carla Bruni & Obama Abandoned Pledges To Rebuild L'Aquila After The Quake|Barbie Latza Nadeau|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They were alone and unarmed in hostile territory without even having the reassurance of radio communications.
Heart of Darkness: Into Afghanistan’s Taliban Valley|Matt Trevithick, Daniel Seckman|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As more come down with the flu, I suspect the reassurance will become more challenging.
Parents’ Ebola Panic Is Taking Over My Clinic|Russell Saunders|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rising to retrieve it, I offer her what meager reassurance I can muster.
The Stacks: Grateful Dead I Have Known|Ed McClanahan|August 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At a time when the rest of their lives were in no small upheaval, this result was a reassurance.
Parents Sue for 'Wrongful Birth'|Elizabeth Picciuto|August 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They were the very words that she desired to hear from him; yet his manner of uttering them gave her little reassurance.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini
Mora's protection, however, gave him some reassurance; and then, the journey in question was absolutely necessary.
The Nabob|Alphonse Daudet
He stared at Nehmon, seeking in the old man's face some answer, some reassurance.
The Link|Alan Edward Nourse
Quemos started to say something, then turned and looked at Bullard for reassurance.
No Moving Parts|Murray F. Yaco
However, there are many factors that prevent such full reassurance on our part.
Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians|Martin Luther

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