noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The feeling of being reassured, of having confidence restored, of having apprehensions dispelled. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence wordnet
3. 3
   The act of confirming someone's opinion or impression. countable, uncountable

   ""The PM’s private reassurances are worthless given her track record of u-turns [...].""

4. 4
   Reinsurance. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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aid and comfortascertainmentassurancecertificationcheckchecking

Example

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"Tom is very insecure and needs constant reassurance and approval."

Etymology

From re- + assurance.

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