reassures; reassured; reassuring
: to make (someone) feel less afraid, upset, or doubtful
Experts reassured the public that the accident wouldn't happen again.
I tried to reassure myself that the children were safe.
The news didn't reassure him.
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“Reassure.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/reassure. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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