noun
reassurance
noun
1
Words or actions that restore someone's confidence and calm their worries.
"The doctor's reassurance put her mind at ease before the surgery."
"He just needed a bit of reassurance that he was doing the right thing."
How to Use Reassurance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething said or done to make a worried person feel calmer and more confident.
Common pairings
offer reassurance
need reassurance
Word Forms
reassurances plural
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The doctor's _____ put her mind at ease before the surgery.