Meaning & use
confidant
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A person to whom one confides private matters and trusts with secrets.
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He became her closest confidant during the difficult divorce.
Every leader needs a trusted confidant to speak candidly with.
A note on using this word
The feminine form 'confidante' is still used by some writers, though 'confidant' now increasingly refers to people of any gender.
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confidantetrusted friend
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