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

Magid, a media consultant that has worked for decades with TV networks and stations, believes local and national TV-news organizations need to start giving viewers more context, depth and emotional reassurance, rather than relying on breaking news and dozens of star anchors and correspondents. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026

Others started touching each other for reassurance. —Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026

But the breach of trust here is likely to need more than reassurances from Cupich, as esteemed as the cardinal is by most Catholics. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026

This becomes more serious in romantic settings, where a persona optimized for reassurance may encourage dependency. —Tamilla Triantoro, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 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