reassurance
Words that soothe
Reassurance is something said or done to restore confidence or calm anxiety.
A doctor's reassurance that test results look normal eases a patient's worry.
The word often appears with verbs of seeking or providing: She needed reassurance that she'd made the right choice.
To offer reassurance is to confirm that things are okay, or will be.
Reducing distress or discomfort
peace · tranquility · serenity · gentleness · tenderness · nurture · embrace · softness
Compassionate understanding of others
- empathySharing another's emotions
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- caringShowing kind concern
kindness · encouragement · heartening · commiseration · condolence · companionship · presence · listening
Confirming truth or accuracy
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
- endorsementFormal expression of support
corroboration · verification · substantiation · recognition · acceptance · agreement · backing · support
Total absence of doubt
- convictionFirmly held belief
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- optimismTendency to expect good
- bolsteringStrengthening or supporting
encouragement · fortifying · strengthening · emboldening · inspiring · uplifting · morale-boosting · heartening
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
calmness · peace · tranquility · serenity · gentleness · tenderness · nurture · embrace · softness · relief
sympathy
Compassionate understanding of others
- empathySharing another's emotions
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- understandingMental comprehension of something
caring · kindness · encouragement · heartening · commiseration · condolence · companionship · presence · listening · concern
validation
Confirming truth or accuracy
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
endorsement · corroboration · verification · substantiation · recognition · acceptance · agreement · backing · support · sanction
certainty
Total absence of doubt
- convictionFirmly held belief
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- optimismTendency to expect good
bolstering · encouragement · fortifying · strengthening · emboldening · inspiring · uplifting · morale-boosting · heartening · rallying
warranty
Formal repair promise
commitment · word · bond · oath · covenant · safeguard · protection · backup · failsafe · contingency
- encouragementencourage, encouraging, praises, hang in there, supports
- emotional laboremotional support, emotional regulation, suppression, masking, comforting
- social interactiongreeting, hello, goodbye, hi, bye
- supportsupport, emotional support, moral support, support group, stand by
- customer servicecustomer service, service, apology, patience, callback
- compassionsympathy, empathy, caring, kindness, tenderness
reassuranceintimidation
Deliberate fear-inducing pressure
threat · warning · criticism · discouragement · deterrence
reassurancedoubt
Lack of firm belief
uncertainty · skepticism · misgiving · suspicion · distrust