Synonyms of assuring

assuring

verb

present participle of assure

1

as in reassuring

to ease the grief or distress of

a minister choosing just the right words to assure the grieving parents of the fallen soldier

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reassuring
• comforting
• soothing
• consoling
• cheering
• uplifting
• relieving
• solacing
• sympathizing
• alleviating
• lifting
• elevating
• allaying
• commiserating
• empathizing
• calming
• condoling
• boosting
• relaxing
• quieting
• assuaging
• buoying (up)
• tranquilizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distressing
• troubling
• worrying
• discouraging
• torturing
• tormenting
• upsetting
• intensifying
• demoralizing
• disheartening
• worsening
• fretting
• aggravating
• harassing
• irritating
• annoying
• pestering
• irking

2

as in ensuring

to make sure, certain, or safe

security measures that assured our safety

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ensuring
• guaranteeing
• securing
• insuring
• guarantying
• icing
• cinching
• promising
• certifying
• attesting
• vouching
• witnessing
• warranting
• pledging
• swearing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undermining
• weakening
• enfeebling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of assuring

Extramarital sexting is not ideal, of course, but then there was Platner’s wife assuring us that the couple had healed. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

These incidents rarely appear in the statistics politicians and bureaucrats cite when assuring the public that downtown is moving in the right direction. — Jonathan Beaton, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

No one is getting fired … yet Mozeliak started his press conference by assuring the staff that their jobs were safe. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 27 June 2026

There were no financial details but the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the deal, put the figure in the $75-million range, similar in size to previous rounds with other backers including Thrive, and assuring the mini-major will continue to remain independent. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 June 2026

The city issued a statement on Monday, apologizing for the incident and assuring the public that the inclusion of the images was not intentional. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

On Sunday, Quentin Coleman’s 3-point try missed at the buzzer, assuring Canada the win. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026

The property is designed with all rooms on one side of the building, assuring a better view of the surrounding skyline rather than a neighboring building. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

But this wasn't a small-town mayor assuring a few dozen community members at a town hall that municipal improvement efforts would be completed in time for Little League season. — ABC News, 27 May 2026