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reassurance

[ ree-uh-shoor-uhns, -shur ]

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noun

something, such as information, praise, or an action or gesture, that soothes, comforts, or restores to confidence:
The organization offers support, guidance, and, most importantly, the reassurance that, whatever the problem, you're not the first parent to face it.

Not only was the science bad, but the reassurance from a highly-regarded civil protection authority proved fatal for many.

They were alone and unarmed in hostile territory without even having the reassurance of radio communications.

As more come down with the flu, I suspect the reassurance will become more challenging.

Rising to retrieve it, I offer her what meager reassurance I can muster.

At a time when the rest of their lives were in no small upheaval, this result was a reassurance.

They were the very words that she desired to hear from him; yet his manner of uttering them gave her little reassurance.

Mora's protection, however, gave him some reassurance; and then, the journey in question was absolutely necessary.

He stared at Nehmon, seeking in the old man's face some answer, some reassurance.

Quemos started to say something, then turned and looked at Bullard for reassurance.

However, there are many factors that prevent such full reassurance on our part.

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