Synonyms of confidant

confidant

noun

ˈkän-fə-ˌdänt 

as in friend

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

she's my confidant; I tell her everything without reservation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• friend
• buddy
• confidante
• pal
• intimate
• colleague
• familiar
• compadre
• sister
• chum
• comrade
• partner
• crony
• musketeer
• brother
• alter ego
• acquaintance
• mate
• amigo
• companion
• peer
• collaborator
• associate
• ally
• accomplice
• fellow
• hearty
• benefactor
• cohort
• supporter
• sympathizer
• blood brother
• abettor
• sport
• friendly
• pen pal
• hobnobber
• well-wisher
• main man
• confederate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemy
• foe
• adversary
• competitor
• opponent
• antagonist
• rival
• nemesis
• archenemy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of confidant

In this way, the child often takes on the role of a confidant, mentor, or mediator within their household. — Parents, 17 Oct. 2026

Hannity, a close confidant of the president, sounded unimpressed with her press briefing performance and her answers on Thursday night. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Big Alfred Williams and Charles Johnson remain close friends and confidants. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026

Sagittarius Lean on close confidants for perspective when things feel overwhelming. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026

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