reassuring
ˌriəˈʃʊrɪŋ
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Definition of reassuring - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
comfortinggiving comfort and confidence
  • Her reassuring smile calmed the nervous child..
comforting soothing
2.
emotionmaking someone feel less worried about something
  • His reassuring words calmed the nervous crowd.
calming comforting soothing

Noun

emotionthe act of making someone feel less worried
  • His words gave her a reassuring she needed.
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say things to comfort or calm someone who is worried
The manager made reassuring noises about job security.

Origin of reassuring

Latin, re- (again) + assecurare (to assure)

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reassuring
clarifying that a statement was not meant to offend
comforting help
offering support in a reassuring manner
comfort
emotionally comforting or reassuring
reassurance
reassuring way to say there is no need for concern
reassuring
providing reassurance or comfort
persuasion
reassuring phrase promising a decision will bring satisfaction later

Examples of reassuring in a sentence

  • The doctor's reassuring tone helped ease her fears.
  • The reassuring smile of the nurse helped ease my fears.
  • Her reassuring tone made the children feel safe.
  • A quick reassuring from her mother calmed her before the interview.
  • The pilot’s reassuring over the intercom eased the nervous passengers.

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  1. French:rassurant, réconfort, ...
  2. German:beruhigend, Beruhigung, ...
  3. Italian:rassicurante, rassicurazione, ...
  4. Spanish:reconfortante, consuelo, ...
  5. Portuguese:reconfortante, reconforto, ...
  6. Chinese:安慰的, 安抚, ...
  7. Japanese:安心させる, 安心させる行為, ...
  8. Arabic:مُطَمْئِن, تَطْمِين, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַרְגִּיעַ, הַרְגָּעָה, ...
  10. Russian:успокаивающий, успокоение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заспокійливий, заспокоєння, ...
  12. Hindi:आश्वस्तकारी, आश्वासन, ...
reassure
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Definition of reassure - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
reduce worrymake someone feel less worried or afraid
  • She tried to reassure him after the bad news.
  • The doctor tried to reassure the worried patient.
  • Parents often reassure their children during storms.
comfort encourage
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Origin of reassure

Latin, re- (again) + assūrāre (to assure)

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  1. French:rassurer, ...
  2. German:beruhigen, ...
  3. Italian:rassicurare, ...
  4. Spanish:tranquilizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:tranquilizar, ...
  6. Chinese:安慰, ...
  7. Japanese:安心させる, ...
  8. Arabic:طَمْأَنَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַרְגִּיעַ, ...
  10. Russian:успокоить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заспокоїти, ...
  12. Hindi:आश्वस्त करना, ...

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