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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Deloitte & Touche opts for a more conservative, human-centric public stance to reassure their clients on human accountability and audit quality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

That’s likely to reassure investors on one big trade issue.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Phil Rosenberg, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, said that the Wireless boss's statement "will not reassure many within the Jewish or other communities".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

We saw documents outlining similar scam scenarios, in multiple languages, to build trust with the victims and reassure them about prospective "investments".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Jewish parents could no longer reassure children with the phrase "It will soon be over," and a new phrase surfaced: "If this is the worst that happens."

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

Vocabulary lists containing reassure

Of Mice and Men

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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11

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