confidant
知己
definition
noun
Of the latter, he says: ‘John didn't have any close friends or confidants .’
a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others.
translation of 'confidant'
noun
知己
example
Emotionally, a gay man can be a woman's best friend, her 'confidant' , her support, her adviser.
And they often do not have an emotional 'confidant' to share problems with.
But ten minutes later, I was his chief 'confidant' and presumed best buddy.
Find a 'confidante' to whom you can confess the idea - or perhaps write about it.
Historically, Navy chaplains have been counsellors, 'confidantes' and carers for sailors with Christian and non-Christian backgrounds.
He's one of my closest 'confidants' - I phone him and we talk about our relationship troubles.
Obviously, the best 'confidantes' are people with whom a high degree of intimacy already exists.
It might be the effect of temporarily working somewhere different and missing various friends and 'confidants' .
He appointed three close 'confidants' to handle the state apparatus, the cabinet and the presidential household.
So she is your best friend, your closest 'confidante' , your mirror image, or even the bane of your existence.
She had also had the time to discuss the matter with her husband, their legal representatives and a few close friends and 'confidantes' .
Of the latter, he says: ‘John didn't have any close friends or 'confidants' .’
He was just two when we got together, so it wasn't easy, but now she is a friend and a 'confidante' for him, someone who's not a parent.
These four are the princess's closest friends and 'confidants' as well as her court.
I think this president has long looked to his key 'confidants' , his closest friends, to key jobs.
This was not a question of dramatic emotional conversions, but simply a chance to share with a 'confidante' and feel forgiven.
My colleagues were my best friends, family, peers, 'confidantes' and mentors.
I have a few American friends in the UK - but, again, most are acquaintances rather than my closest 'confidants' .
However, the harsh fact is that with his present set of 'confidants' and advisers, he does not need enemies!
Nobody knows who we really are, not even our closest 'confidants' or companions.
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