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

Seeing your pup happily playing in the backyard or snoozing on the couch can provide reassurance for you without creating confusion for your dog. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Still, some senators have sought reassurances the fund won't be resurrected in some form. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Design advisors like Lindell use judgment, human chemistry, and friendly reassurance to turn calls that a bot can’t handle into conversations that have proved remarkably successful at driving sales. — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 July 2026

But the reality is that cases are climbing into the thousands across 45 states, as USA Today reports, meaning his reassurances appear to have been a gross overstatement. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 30 July 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