Definitions

reassurance

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

NOUN

encouragement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assistance backing cheer comfort confidence consolation faith fortitude incentive inspiration optimism relief reward stimulation stimulus

STRONG

advance advocacy aid animation boost easement favor firmness helpfulness hope incitement invigoration promotion refreshment softening succor supporting trust urging

WEAK

consoling enlivening inspiritment reassuring relieving shot in the arm solacing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

annoyance discouragement distrust doubt gloom hindrance hurt injury

STRONG

disbelief impediment

WEAK

denunciation derision deterrent

NOUN

lift

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boost comfort encouragement relief

STRONG

assist assistance hand pick-me-up succor support

WEAK

leg up secours shot in the arm

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discouragement hindrance hurt injury

WEAK

harm

NOUN

protection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conservation insurance preservation safeguard safety security shelter stability

STRONG

aegis armament armor assurance barrier buffer bulwark camouflage certainty charge cover custody defense fix guard invulnerability refuge safekeeping salvation screen self-defense shield strength surety tutelage umbrella ward

WEAK

guarding protecting wardship

Antonyms

STRONGEST

danger destruction insecurity

STRONG

doubt uncertainty

WEAK

attack harm hurt injury threat

NOUN

safekeeping

Synonyms

STRONG

aegis assurance care certainty cover custody guardianship insurance preservation refuge safeguard security shelter supervision trust

WEAK

guarding protecting

Antonyms

STRONG

distrust doubt uncertainty

NOUN

security blanket

Synonyms

WEAK

emotional support

NOUN

sympathy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compassion empathy kindness pity sensitivity understanding warmth

STRONG

cheer comfort commiseration condolence consolation encouragement feelings heart kindliness responsiveness rue ruth solace tenderness thoughtfulness warmheartedness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

annoyance cruelty discouragement harshness hatred meanness

WEAK

callousness disdain indifference mercilessness

Example Sentences

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"I'm currently on my third ICD. It gives you reassurance and confidence to get back to everyday things," Clarke adds.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The administration would have to offer reassurance to the banks involved that they wouldn’t face legal sanctions, and Tehran would likely balk at the restricted access.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Cekada is a 20-year ATF veteran, a fact in which gun-safety advocates have tried to take some reassurance.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

If anything, Thursday’s update offers reassurance that the payout is safe going forward.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

They still don’t know about Sien, but it gives him reassurance, which he also desperately needs.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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Novel Study: Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Chapters 1–6

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Novel Study: Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Chapters 1–6