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reassuring

USree-uh-SHUUR-ing/ˌɹi.əˈʃʊɹɪŋ/UKree-uh-SHAW-ring/ɹiːəˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/

3 meanings of reassuring

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  1. 1
    adjective
    Making someone feel calm, safe, and less worried.

    Like a warm blanket that makes you feel safe.

    Her calm voice was reassuring to the nervous children.

    He gave me a reassuring smile before the test started.

    Similarcomforting, soothing, heartening, encouraging, calming

    Oppositealarming, disturbing, worrying, unsettling

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  2. 2
    verb
    Present participle of reassure. Use this form for something happening right now.

    She is reassuring her little brother that the storm will pass soon.

    The coach kept reassuring the players during the timeout.

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  3. 3
    noununcountable
    The act of helping someone feel calm and sure again.

    A little reassuring helped the boy calm down before bed.

    Some reassuring from the coach calmed the nervous team.

    Similarreassurance, encouragement, comfort, support

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reassuring is a form of reassure

reassure, verb: To make someone feel less worried or afraid by giving them comfort or confidence. Full entry

Forms
reassurereassures he/she/itreassuring -ing formreassured past tense, past participle
Spelling
reassure → reassuring: drop the e, add -ing

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