Antonyms for re-assured

Grammar : Adj, verb

Spell : ree-uh-shoor, -shur

Phonetic Transcription : ˌri əˈʃʊər, -ˈʃɜr

Definition of re-assured

Origin : "restore (someone) to confidence," 1590s, from re- "back, again" + assure. Related: Reassured; reassuring.

As in secure : adj certain, definite
As in encouraged : adj heartened
As in relieved : adj eased in mind
As in hopeful : adj optimistic, expectant
As in inspire : verb encourage, stimulate
As in assure : verb convince, relieve doubt
As in reassure : verb restore confidence to
As in satisfy : verb answer, persuade
As in settle : verb calm, relieve
As in certify : verb declare as true
As in inspirit : verb encourage
As in comfort : verb make to feel better
As in embolden : verb encourage
As in encourage : verb stimulate spiritually
As in encourage : verb give support; help
As in guarantee : verb pledge, promise
As in hearten : verb raise someone's spirits

Example sentences :

When they did, we have seen how it cheered and re-assured them.
Extract from : « 'Our guy' » by Mrs. E. E. Boyd

For the silence succeeding the short exclamatory speech has not re-assured him.
Extract from : « The Death Shot » by Mayne Reid

Re-assured he again dips his blade, and pushes on as before.
Extract from : « The Death Shot » by Mayne Reid

The sacrificers were sore afraid, but Tohil re-assured them.
Extract from : « The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 5 » by Hubert Howe Bancroft

But, re-assured by Siegfried's smiling face, she went forward again.
Extract from : « The Story of Siegfried » by James Baldwin

Mr. Meekin expressed some alarm; but Dr. Macklewain re-assured him.
Extract from : « For the Term of His Natural Life » by Marcus Clarke

It was the voice of a mortal child, and Miss Jerusha was re-assured.
Extract from : « The Actress' Daughter » by May Agnes Fleming

And so having cheered and re-assured them, Pike pushed on again.
Extract from : « Sunset Pass » by Charles King

Re-assured on this point, Julian hastened out into the grounds.
Extract from : « The New Magdalen » by Wilkie Collins

Dorcas hopes she has re-assured her: but wishes me not to depend upon it.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 6 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Synonyms for re-assured

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