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reassurance
[ ree-uh-shoor-uhns, -shur ]
noun
- something, such as information, praise, or an action or gesture, that soothes, comforts, or restores to confidence:
The organization offers support, guidance, and, most importantly, the reassurance that, whatever the problem, you're not the first parent to face it.
Word History and Origins
Origin of reassurance1
Example Sentences
Federal and local authorities in and around the District are also taking pains to reassure the public they are working for a secure and safe election.
Halliburton, who resigned after 10 years to pursue other interests, said he also felt reassured by the school’s recent efforts.
Facebook, however, is trying to reassure the public that it’s doing everything it can to protect the election’s integrity.
If you provide services, reassure your clients about the steps you will take to protect your services from interruptions.
I think the space will have to reassure me that none of my actors or designers will get sick and the staff will not get sick and that audiences will feel safe.
Not only was the science bad, but the reassurance from a highly-regarded civil protection authority proved fatal for many.
They were alone and unarmed in hostile territory without even having the reassurance of radio communications.
As more come down with the flu, I suspect the reassurance will become more challenging.
Rising to retrieve it, I offer her what meager reassurance I can muster.
At a time when the rest of their lives were in no small upheaval, this result was a reassurance.
They were the very words that she desired to hear from him; yet his manner of uttering them gave her little reassurance.
Mora's protection, however, gave him some reassurance; and then, the journey in question was absolutely necessary.
He stared at Nehmon, seeking in the old man's face some answer, some reassurance.
Quemos started to say something, then turned and looked at Bullard for reassurance.
However, there are many factors that prevent such full reassurance on our part.
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