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

Quarantine measures The emergency measures triggered across the region speak louder than the official reassurances. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Google's response adds another important piece of reassurance. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Managers cannot offer much reassurance if leadership has described only the tasks AI might perform, not the work people will do next. — David Pralong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Families deserve transparency about how funds are spent and reassurance that spending aligns with the mission of educating children well. — Joe Fleckenstein, Baltimore Sun, 1 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