Assurance
Assurance noun - A state of mind in which one is free from doubt.
Panic
Panic noun - The emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger.
Usage example: the sudden sight of a grizzly bear filled the hiker with panic
Nearby Word: panicky
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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In one instance in the story, when Jamaica is in the grip of panic over poisoned imported flour, he gets assurance from the school cook that Longstreets flour supply is safe, then goes back to the staff-room and promptly eats two pastries.
Source: Literature / Going Home to Teach
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