reassure
re·as·sure / ˌrēəˈshoŏr/ • v. [tr.] say or do something to remove the doubts and fears of someone: he understood her feelings and tried to reassure her | [tr.] Joachim reassured him that he was needed | [as adj.] (reassuring) Gina gave her a reassuring smile. DERIVATIVES: re·as·sur·ing·ly adv.
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