reassurance
noun/ˌriəˈʃʊrəns/
Frequency rank: #9,875 most common English word
Meaning
something said or done to remove someone's doubts or fears; comfort given to reduce worry.
Example sentence
After the accident, the doctor gave the patient reassurance that she would make a full recovery.
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