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as·sur·ance
 assurance
- pronunciation:
shuhr
ns
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an assertion meant to instill confidence.
The doctor's assurances made the patient less apprehensive about the surgery.- similar words:
- affirmation, assertion, profession, promise, statement
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| definition 2: |
a pledge, promise, or guarantee.
He said he'd think about it, but he gave me no assurance that he would lend me the money.- synonyms:
- guarantee, pledge, promise, warrant
- similar words:
- earnest, guaranty, oath, seal, vow, word
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| definition 3: |
freedom from doubt or timidity; self-confidence.
- synonyms:
- aplomb, certainty, confidence, self-confidence, sureness
- antonyms:
- hesitation, self-doubt, uncertainty
- similar words:
- composure, conviction, faith, poise, security, self-possession, trust
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| related words: |
aplomb, avowal, bulwark, certainty, cheer, confidence, hope, optimism, pledge, pride, warrant |
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