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

Firms that use internal systems well tend to create a calmer experience for clients because their staff can answer concrete questions rather than relying on vague reassurance. —Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026

Fortunately, that fear quickly dissipated thanks to the constant reassurance Blake's care team provided her throughout the process. —Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026

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

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