nnoun.cognitionfreedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilitiesAttributes:certain sure incertain uncertain unsure
Synset:authority confidence self-assurance self-confidence sureness
Examples:- his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular
- after that failure he lost his confidence
- she spoke with authority
Derivationally Related Form:sureconfidentself-confident
Hypernyms:certainty
Inherited Hypernyms:assurancecertaintycognitive statepsychological stateconditionstateattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.communicationa binding commitment to do or give or refrain from somethingSynset:pledge
Examples:- an assurance of help when needed
- signed a pledge never to reveal the secret
Derivationally Related Form:assurepledge
Hypernyms:commitment dedication
Inherited Hypernyms:assurancecommitmentmessagecommunicationabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:guaranteeplighttrothvowwarrantwarranteewarranty
Full Hyponyms:depositfull faith and creditguaranteeplightsafety netsecuritystock warrantvow
nnoun.communicationa statement intended to inspire confidenceExamples:- the President's assurances were not respected
Derivationally Related Form:assure
Hypernyms:statement
Inherited Hypernyms:assurancestatementmessagecommunicationabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:clean bill of health
Full Hyponyms:clean bill of health
nnoun.possessiona British term for some kinds of insuranceRegion:BritainGreat BritainU.K.UKUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Hypernyms:insurance
Inherited Hypernyms:assuranceinsurancesecurityassetspossessionrelationabstractionentity