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Reassurance

Verb / ˌri:ʌˈʃʊrʌns / Another word for reassurance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Reassurance means to provide comfort or support to someone who is worried or anxious.

Synonyms & similar words

comfort encouragement support consolation reliability surety guarantee certainty assurance confidence trust reliance security calm serenity tranquility ease relief solace

Synonyms by register

Formal

consolation comfort solace encouragement

Informal

pep talk cheering up calming down

Literary

balm solace

Antonyms

doubt uncertainty anxiety fear distress alarm apprehension

Common collocations

  • offer reassurance
  • give reassurance
  • seek reassurance
  • need reassurance
  • provide reassurance
  • reassurance of safety
  • reassurance of support

Word family

noun reassurance
verb reassure
adjective reassuring
adverb reassuringly

Usage note

Reassurance is the act of removing someone's doubts or fears. It is often used in contexts where someone is feeling anxious or uncertain.

Example sentences

  1. He gave her some reassurance that he would be back soon.
  2. The doctor provided reassurance that the surgery would go well.
  3. She sought reassurance from her parents that they would always be there for her.
  4. The teacher's reassurance helped the students feel more confident about the test.
  5. The therapist offered reassurance to the patient that they would work together to overcome their anxiety.

Quotes

  • "I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making of me. I love you for the part of me that you bring out." - Elizabeth Barrett Browning
  • "I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today." - William Allen White
  • "We loved with a love that was more than love." - Edgar Allan Poe

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