Synonyms of reassure

reassure

verb

ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r 

as in to assure

to ease the grief or distress of

tried to reassure her that the dog would come back home by nightfall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assure
• comfort
• soothe
• cheer
• console
• uplift
• sympathize
• solace
• relieve
• allay
• alleviate
• empathize
• lift
• calm
• assuage
• commiserate
• elevate
• condole
• relax
• buoy (up)
• boost
• quiet
• tranquilize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distress
• discourage
• worry
• trouble
• upset
• torment
• torture
• demoralize
• intensify
• aggravate
• annoy
• worsen
• irritate
• fret
• dishearten
• harass
• irk
• pester

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reassure

The post accompanying the video reassured fans that more is in store for the team, however. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

For a parent watching a ride take an unexpected turn or run longer than expected, that extra visibility could be reassuring. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

To reassure the users that their local data is secure, and that no malware will be downloaded to their devices, the team open-sourced their scheduling software. — Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Sep. 2026

Her mother reassured her that wasn’t the case — and instead of being embittered by the encounter, the young Levine began attending a Catholic catechism class to learn more about her Christian neighbors and their beliefs. — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026