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Definitions

reassurance

[ree-uh-shoor-uhns, -shur] / ˌri əˈʃʊər əns, -ˈʃɜr /

NOUN

encouragement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assistance backing cheer comfort confidence consolation faith fortitude incentive inspiration optimism relief reward stimulation stimulus

STRONG

advance advocacy aid animation boost easement favor firmness helpfulness hope incitement invigoration promotion refreshment softening succor supporting trust urging

WEAK

consoling enlivening inspiritment reassuring relieving shot in the arm solacing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

annoyance discouragement distrust doubt gloom hindrance hurt injury

STRONG

disbelief impediment

WEAK

denunciation derision deterrent

NOUN

lift

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boost comfort encouragement relief

STRONG

assist assistance hand pick-me-up succor support

WEAK

leg up secours shot in the arm

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discouragement hindrance hurt injury

WEAK

harm

NOUN

protection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conservation insurance preservation safeguard safety security shelter stability

STRONG

aegis armament armor assurance barrier buffer bulwark camouflage certainty charge cover custody defense fix guard invulnerability refuge safekeeping salvation screen self-defense shield strength surety tutelage umbrella ward

WEAK

guarding protecting wardship

Antonyms

STRONGEST

danger destruction insecurity

STRONG

doubt uncertainty

WEAK

attack harm hurt injury threat

NOUN

safekeeping

Synonyms

STRONG

aegis assurance care certainty cover custody guardianship insurance preservation refuge safeguard security shelter supervision trust

WEAK

guarding protecting

Antonyms

STRONG

distrust doubt uncertainty

NOUN

security blanket

Synonyms

WEAK

emotional support

NOUN

sympathy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compassion empathy kindness pity sensitivity understanding warmth

STRONG

cheer comfort commiseration condolence consolation encouragement feelings heart kindliness responsiveness rue ruth solace tenderness thoughtfulness warmheartedness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

annoyance cruelty discouragement harshness hatred meanness

WEAK

callousness disdain indifference mercilessness

Example Sentences

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Many may not want to give up the fight or allow a transition unless they feel they could receive some kind of protection or reassurance from persecution themselves.

From BBC

Having lived that experience, he wants to offer reassurance and perspective.

From BBC

Patients weren’t seeking praise or reassurance about their bodies.

From The Wall Street Journal

She said: "Investigations are ongoing, and a police presence remains in the area for reassurance purposes."

From BBC

He added: "I hope today's verdict provides comfort and reassurance to our Jewish community and to all the people of Greater Manchester that justice has been served."

From BBC

reassurance

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