reassure

/riːˈæʃʊər, rɪˈæʃər/

Definitions

1. verb

to make (someone) feel less worried or anxious about something

“The doctor’s reassurances helped calm her nerves.”

2. verb

to give someone confidence in something

“The coach’s words of encouragement reassured the team before the game.”

3. verb

to make (something) seem more likely or probable

“The new evidence reassured the investigators that they were on the right track.”

4. verb

to give (something) a sense of confidence or security

“The insurance policy reassured her that she would be financially stable in case of an emergency.”

5. noun

the act of making someone feel less worried or anxious

“The doctor’s reassurance gave her the confidence to undergo the surgery.”

6. noun

a feeling of confidence or security

“The sense of reassurance she felt after talking to her friend was immense.”

Synonyms

  • reassurance
  • reassurance
  • reassure
  • reassure
  • reassure
  • reassure

Antonyms

  • disconcert
  • discourage
  • dismay
  • unreassure