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

Philippine authorities say investigators are pursuing leads to identify the attackers and reassure local residents and foreign researchers that the killing is being treated with urgency. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Amore reassured residents of Rhode Island's election security, citing regular voter list maintenance and participation in information-sharing agreements. — Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal, 10 July 2026

In his letters from jail and later prison, Julius tried to reassure his sons. — Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026

The blue team needs to claw back some self-respect and reassure voters that they aren’t being asked to back a bunch of losers. — Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 9 July 2026