Reassurance

Pronunciation: /ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/

Reassurance (noun)

  1. A feeling of comfort or confidence that helps reduce worry or fear.
  2. Words or actions that make someone feel better about a situation or decision.

Examples

  • The teacher provided reassurance to the anxious students.
  • She spoke words of reassurance to calm her friend.

Common collocations: offer reassurance, seek reassurance, give reassurance, receive reassurance

Synonyms of Reassurance

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Reassurance

  • — The opposite of reassurance, indicating uncertainty.
  • — A feeling that contradicts the comfort of reassurance.