words of advice and comfort intended to make someone feel less worried

I felt I couldn't cope with the situation and was in desperate need of some reassurance. 我觉得我应付不了这种局面，真是特别需要别人的安慰。

Despite her father's reassurances, she was still frightened of the dark. 尽管她父亲说了很多安慰的话，可她还是惧怕黑暗。