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noun
The feeling of being reassured, of having confidence restored, of having apprehensions dispelled.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The act of confirming someone's opinion or impression.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Reinsurance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: business, insurance, law
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noun
the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: support
History
From re- + assurance.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
