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

But these reasons didn’t offer much reassurance to WNBA fans who have tired of watching games in small arenas or on subpar broadcasts. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Intense downpours offer little reassurance when rain falls unevenly. — Sibi Arasu, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

For Cheltenham parent Ikysha Dearry, whose children have attended schools in the district, the new law provides some reassurance. — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

If reassurance has become a routine between you, talk about changing it together, ideally with guidance from their therapist. — Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Oct. 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