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

• 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

This is about reassurance, control and the quiet satisfaction of holding something that matures with time. —Paul Kopec, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025

And one of the few new faces did little to bring reassurance. —The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025

European Council President António Costa says there is a difficult road ahead, but the U.S.'s support has brought reassurance. —Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Aug. 2025

The Europeans, which have spent months trying to drag the Trump administration into its reassurance force in Ukraine, were thrilled. —Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reassurance

• reinsurance
• assurance
• insurance
• durance

Kids Definition

reassurance

noun

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

: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured