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Definitions

reassure

[ree-uh-shoor, -shur] / ˌri əˈʃʊər, -ˈʃɜr /
VERB
restore confidence to
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assure bolster buoy cheer comfort console convince encourage hearten inspire relieve
STRONG
brace guarantee inspirit
WEAK
give a lift give confidence perk up pick up put one's mind to rest snap one out of it
Antonyms
STRONGEST
annoy bring down depress discourage dishearten dispirit dissuade hurt trouble upset
WEAK
unnerve

Example Sentences

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Airlines rushed to reassure passengers that those long security waits are behind them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The comedian and “Bob’s Burgers” actor shared an Instagram update Friday to reassure fans he is “doing relatively alright, all things considered.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

And although the sales outlook for the current quarter was disappointing, as the launch of the new RH Estates initiative was delayed, Friedman tried to reassure investors that sales growth would resume acceleration.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Albanese has previously sought to reassure motorists that shipments of fuel continue to arrive in Australia, and petrol shortages in rural towns stem from panic buying and distribution bottlenecks.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

When I meet up with Nora to walk Ziggy on Sunday, she tries to reassure me.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.