reassurance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The feeling of being reassured, of having confidence restored, of having apprehensions dispelled.
  2. The act of confirming someone's opinion or impression.
  3. Reinsurance.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

reassurance reassurances re-assurance

Etymology

From re- + assurance.

Related words

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