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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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If you are concerned, wiping the seat or using a cover can offer extra reassurance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

The prime minister also probed Hansen on one burning issue: "A lot of Canadians just wanted one point of reassurance, that the preference is for maple syrup over nutella on your pancakes in the morning."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“Spud” will be of no reassurance to Disney, which inked a billion-dollar deal with OpenAI in December to allow Sora users to generate likenesses of many characters.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

It was less a recipe than a reassurance.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

“More reassurance that my limitations don’t define me?”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

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