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- pronunciation:
shuhr
ns
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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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 |
adjective + (n.)assurance
absolute,
added,
adequate,
binary,
bland,
blessed,
calm,
continuous,
credible,
electronic,
equitable,
explicit,
false,
financial,
firm,
graded,
mutual,
oral,
reasonable,
repeated,
smug,
verbal,
voluntary,
written
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verb + (n.)assurance
accept, contradict, give, obtain, offer, provide, purchase, receive, rely, satisfy, seek
(n.)assurance
+ verb
guarantee, mandate
noun + (n.)assurance
accounting, acquisition, audit, certainty, comfort, commerce, compliance, information, invitation, liability, offer, quality, reliability, safeguard, security, symposium, system, testing, vendor
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