reassurance
Translation
reassurance, comfort, encouragement
Examples
He needed some reassurance from his boss.
He needed some reassurance from his boss.
Her words of reassurance calmed the child.
Her words of reassurance calmed the child.
Grammar Patterns
reassurance ((from sb.)) words that make sb. feel less worried He needed some reassurance from his boss.
words of reassurance a comforting phrase Her words of reassurance calmed the child.
Similar Words
Synonyms: comfort, encouragement, support; Antonyms: doubt, anxiety
Etymology
From 're-' (again) + 'assure' (to make certain) + '-ance' (noun suffix). The idea is 'to make sure again'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as words or actions that 're-assure' someone, making them feel sure and confident again.