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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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That’s likely to reassure investors on one big trade issue.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The move will reassure investors that the Medicare agency is willing to tweak policies when insurers raise strong technical objections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

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

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

I ask, hoping that she’ll reassure me that we’re not trapped, that we can leave if we want to.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez