Synonyms of reassure

reassure

verb

ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r 

as in to assure

to ease the grief or distress of

tried to reassure her that the dog would come back home by nightfall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assure
• comfort
• soothe
• cheer
• console
• uplift
• sympathize
• solace
• relieve
• allay
• alleviate
• empathize
• lift
• calm
• assuage
• commiserate
• elevate
• condole
• relax
• buoy (up)
• boost
• quiet
• tranquilize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distress
• discourage
• worry
• trouble
• upset
• torment
• torture
• demoralize
• intensify
• aggravate
• annoy
• worsen
• irritate
• fret
• dishearten
• harass
• irk
• pester

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reassure

Still, there’s work to be done to shore up confidence and reassure foreign producers that the rebate is back on solid footing. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

In the book, Dawood comes across as the person with the most concerns throughout the wait, while OceanGate operatives reassure her. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Oil prices ticked down on Tuesday as Saudi oil executives sought to reassure the market following a major attack on the capital’s airport. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Afterward, through the radio, Arteaga and Vasquez reassured the rest of their family that all had gone well. — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026