confidant

con·fi·dant

noun \ˈkän-fə-ˌdänt also -ˌdant, -dənt\

Definition of CONFIDANT

: one to whom secrets are entrusted; especially : intimate

Examples of CONFIDANT

1. He is a trusted confidant of the president.
2. <she's my confidant; I tell her everything without reservation>

Origin of CONFIDANT

French confident, from Italian confidente, from confidente confident, trustworthy, from Latin confident-, confidens

First Known Use: 1646

Related to CONFIDANT

Synonyms

alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, friend, confidante, crony, familiar, intimate, mate [chiefly British], musketeer, pal

Antonyms

enemy, foe

Related Words

acquaintance; associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport; blood brother, brother, main man, sister; abettor (also abetter), accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate; pen pal; benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher; friendly

Near Antonyms

adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival; archenemy, nemesis

Rhymes with CONFIDANT

bon vivant, commandant, complaisant, debridement, debutant, debutante, dilettante, John of Gaunt, intrigant, nonchalant, poste restante, symbiont