reassurance
re·as·sur·ance
noun \ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s\Definition of REASSURANCE
1
: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured
2
See Examples of REASSURANCE
- Experts offered their reassurances that the accident wouldn't happen again.
- He received reassurance from his family.
- Children need a lot of reassurance.
First Known Use of REASSURANCE
circa 1611
Related to REASSURANCE
Related Words: commiseration, compassion, condolence, feeling, sympathy; counseling (or counselling); humanity, kindheartedness, kindliness, kindness, mercy, pity
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