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confidant

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of confidant

a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

sheʼs my confidant; I tell her everything without reservation

Synonyms of confidant

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

Words Related to confidant

associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport

blood brother, brother, main man, sister

abettor (also abetter), accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate

benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher

Near Antonyms of confidant

adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival

archenemy, nemesis

Antonyms of confidant

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