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Reassurance: meaning, definitions and examples

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reassurance

 

[ ˌriːəˈʃʊərəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of relief

Reassurance is the act of giving or receiving support, comfort, or confidence to someone who is feeling anxious or insecure. It is a way of providing assurance or encouragement to alleviate doubts or fears.

Synonyms

comfort, encouragement, support

Examples of usage

  • He sought reassurance from his friends before the important presentation.
  • The doctor's reassurance helped calm her nerves before the surgery.
Context #2 | Noun

stating or making someone feel better about something

Reassurance can also refer to a statement or action that is meant to make someone feel better about a situation or decision. It is a way of offering comfort or consolation to alleviate worries or uncertainties.

Synonyms

comforting gesture, consolation, reassuring statement

Examples of usage

  • She gave him reassurance that everything would be okay.
  • The positive feedback served as reassurance for her efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "reassurance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reafirmação

🇮🇳 आश्वासन

🇩🇪 Beruhigung

🇮🇩 kepastian

🇺🇦 запевнення

🇵🇱 uspokojenie

🇯🇵 安心

🇫🇷 réassurance

🇪🇸 tranquilidad

🇹🇷 güvence

🇰🇷 안심

🇸🇦 طمأنة

🇨🇿 uklidnění

🇸🇰 upokojenie

🇨🇳 安慰

🇸🇮 zagotovilo

🇮🇸 hugrekki

🇰🇿 сенімділік

🇬🇪 დამშვიდება

🇦🇿 təminat

🇲🇽 tranquilidad

Etymology

The word 'reassurance' originated from the combination of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'assurance' meaning 'promise or pledge'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of providing reassurance has been a fundamental aspect of human interaction throughout history, as people have always sought to alleviate fears and uncertainties in themselves and others.

See also: assurance, assured, assuredly, assurer, reassure, reassured, reassuring.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,451, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.