reassurance

See also: réassurance and re-assurance

English

Alternative forms

• re-assurance

Etymology

Morphologically reassure +‎ -ance.

Pronunciation

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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^[1]:

     "The PM’s private reassurances are worthless given her track record of u-turns [...]."

3. (law, insurance) Reinsurance.