reassurance

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English

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Etymology

Morphologically reassure +‎ -ance.

Pronunciation

Noun

reassurance (countable and uncountable, plural reassurances)

  1. The feeling of being reassured, of having confidence restored, of having apprehensions dispelled.
  2. The act of confirming someone's opinion or impression.
    • 2017 June 11, “DUP leader hails 'good progress' with Theresa May”, in The Scotsman:
      "The PM’s private reassurances are worthless given her track record of u-turns [...]."
  3. (law, insurance) Reinsurance.