reassurance

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

noun

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reassurance¹

re- ( def. ) + assurance ( def. )

Example Sentences

"I was going through a rough time with family and stuff... and it's not that I felt alone, but I wanted reassurance."

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What helped the investors initially keep calm, he says, was company managers' reassurance that this was just a temporary blip, urging them not to approach the police.

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The force said officers would be around the city centre on Monday to offer reassurance, and investigators were supporting the victim's family.

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But the drama's huge success "gave us reassurance that we were telling a story that was really relevant in 2025," she said.

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And the most likely funders - Saudi Arabia and the UAE - will need reassurances that their colossal investments are not simply going to go up in smoke in some future Gaza war.

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