assurance

[uh-shoor-uhns, -shur-] / əˈʃʊər əns, -ˈʃɜr- /

NOUN

statement to relieve doubt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affirmation assertion guarantee pledge promise security support word

STRONG

declaration insurance oath profession vow warrant warranty

WEAK

lock on rain or shine sure thing word of honor

Antonyms

STRONGEST

denial

STRONG

breach of promise

NOUN

confidence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

certainty security

STRONG

aplomb assuredness boldness bravery certitude conviction coolness courage faith firmness poise positiveness self-confidence self-reliance sureness surety trust

WEAK

aggressiveness arrogance audacity effrontery impudence nerve presumption temerity

Antonyms

STRONGEST

uncertainty

STRONG

caution cowardice diffidence disbelief distrust fear humility meekness modesty shyness timidity weakness

WEAK

doubt hesitancy misgiving

Example Sentences

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Maybe it’s time to give assurances to some of the U.S.’s former friends.

From Barron's

But those assurances did little to ease opposition.

From Barron's

Markets, he said, may be skeptical of any assurance that this, too, shall pass.

From Barron's

He had had assurances from high sources on both sides.

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