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reassure

[ree-uh-shoor, -shur] / ˌri əˈʃʊər, -ˈʃɜr /
VERB
restore confidence to
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assure bolster buoy cheer comfort console convince encourage hearten inspire relieve
STRONG
brace guarantee inspirit
WEAK
give a lift give confidence perk up pick up put one's mind to rest snap one out of it
Antonyms
STRONGEST
annoy bring down depress discourage dishearten dispirit dissuade hurt trouble upset
WEAK
unnerve

Example Sentences

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Phil Rosenberg, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, said that Benn's statement "will not reassure many within the Jewish or other communities".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Le Creuset’s latest video got plenty of plaudits, but Padgham still had to reassure many Instagram users in the comments that his videos truly aren’t AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

During that time, Boyd’s mother tried to reassure him by saying that the video evidence would back up his account of the shooting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The comedian and “Bob’s Burgers” actor shared an Instagram update Friday to reassure fans he is “doing relatively alright, all things considered.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

People to comfort me or reassure me or just distract me.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller