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

But he added that Tehran would need reassurances that its nuclear facilities would not be attacked by Israel in order to normalise its nuclear enrichment programme.

From BBC

“It’s a healthy reassurance that is ‘yeah, this is bad, but it could be so much worse,’” Jay, who is also a moderator, added.

From Salon

She was Loving Mommy to his Cruel Daddy, there to offer reassurance that Daddy’s bark was stronger than his bite.

From Salon

He sought reassurances that John Swinney took a "zero tolerance approach to threatening and intimidating behaviour by his ministers".

From BBC

Ministers are expected to support that, as well as an amendment from Scottish Labour MSP Katy Clark seeking reassurances over measures to improve the experiences of victims and witnesses, particularly women.

From BBC

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