reassurance

noun

re·​as·​sur·​ance ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s 

1

: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured

2

: reinsurance

Synonyms of reassurance

• comforting
• consolation
• consoling
• compassion
• solace
• sympathy

Examples of reassurance in a Sentence

Experts offered their reassurances that the accident wouldn't happen again.

He received reassurance from his family.

Children need a lot of reassurance.

Recent Examples on the Web

The study authors found one effective way to frame reassurance, however. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Aug. 2026

Two label departures in three days, both accompanied by explicit reassurances that TWICE group activities will continue unchanged, suggest the transition is proceeding as planned rather than as a rupture. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

The padded accounts McDonnell had claimed to hold at another banking institution — backed by reassurances from her lawyer, a separate banking official, and notarized paperwork — were nonexistent. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026

Williams has also found reassurance in the response to her character. — Maureen Lee Lenker, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reassurance

• assurance
• insurance
• durance
• reinsurance

Kids Definition

reassurance

noun

re·​as·​sur·​ance ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s 

: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured