CONFIDING Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

kən-ˈfī-diŋ

Definition of confiding

as in trusting

having or showing trust in another a very confiding child who is a little too eager to trust total strangers

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verb

present participle of confide

as in leaving

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another the local SPCA was looking for homes for a number of exotic animals confided to its care

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For Rohmer, sleeping together is always a far simpler maneuver than confiding one’s desires verbally. — André Aciman, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 This was caused by the participants feeling unheard and invalidated when confiding their concerns to people who engaged in toxic positivity. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025

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Adjective

Experimental research suggests that people are more trusting and empathetic toward those who share their own religion and ethnicity.

— Steve S. Medeiros, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Cindy Pickett played Ferris' loving, trusting and hilariously oblivious mother in the film.

— Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026

Definition of trusting

Verb

Life-threatening flash flooding has hit southern Texas after days of torrential rain, leaving at least two people dead and hundreds of people rescued across the same region struck by last July’s catastrophic floods.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
At the seventh spot, both the dark blue coating and light blue epoxy primer underneath had peeled away, leaving the concrete exposed.

— Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026

Definition of leaving

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Golden State finished with a season-high 15 steals after handing Atlanta back-to-back losses to start the Dream's 0-4 road trip.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Voice assistants already complete purchases and arrange food deliveries, without handing control back to the user.

— Alex Gudilko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of handing

Verb

Of course, entrusting waste management to gangsters and racketeers has repercussions.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 July 2026
Vance is still the default nominee, and Trump entrusting him with an Iran deal that could make or break his presidency is a sign of Vance’s clout, the person added.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 28 June 2026

Definition of entrusting

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A little over 22 months later in December 2025, FIFA announced the full list of group stage matches with venues and dates attached, giving DFW a strong case for the best slate across the board.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.

— Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of giving

Verb

The school felt he was obligated to honor that deal, which prompted a lawsuit in order that attempted to bar him from transferring.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
The $250 million the state is transferring into the fiscal year 2027 budget represents the starting point for state revenue in the new fiscal year.

— Clark Corbin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026

Definition of transferring

Verb

So consider delegating some of your budget toward these home deals, including fluffy Parachute bedding that’s 33 percent off.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Haunted Hotel is a prime example of my strategy for delegating to people who are more talented than you.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 July 2026

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