Synonyms: sureness, assurance, authority, confidence, self-assurance, self-confidence
Definition: freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
Usage: his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular; after that failure he lost his confidence; she spoke with authority
Similar words: certainty
Definition: the state of being certain
Usage: his certainty reassured the others
Synonyms: assurance
Definition: a statement intended to inspire confidence
Usage: the President's assurances were not respected
Similar words: statement
Definition: a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
Usage: according to his statement he was in London on that day
Definition: a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
Usage: an assurance of help when needed; signed a pledge never to reveal the secret
Similar words: dedication, commitment
Definition: a message that makes a pledge
Synonyms: assurance
Definition: a British term for some kinds of insurance
Similar words: insurance
Definition: promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company