Pronunciation: /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/
verb present participle of the verb 'confide', which means to trust someone with private or secret information
A1 She enjoys confiding in her best friend about her problems.
A2 He confided in his teacher about his struggles with the subject.
B1 The therapist encouraged the patient to confide in them during the sessions.
B2 After years of friendship, she felt comfortable confiding in him about her deepest fears.
C1 The CEO confided in his trusted advisors about the company's financial difficulties.
C2 The politician confided in his closest allies about his plans for the upcoming election.
adjective showing confidence; trusting
A1 She is confiding in her best friend about her problems.
A2 The confiding tone in his voice made her feel comfortable sharing her secrets.
B1 The confiding nature of their relationship allowed them to trust each other completely.
B2 His confiding manner made it easy for others to open up to him.
C1 The confiding atmosphere in the therapy session helped the patient to express their deepest emotions.
C2 She had a confiding demeanor that made people feel at ease in her presence.
formal She was known for her confiding nature, always willing to share her thoughts and feelings with others.
informal I feel comfortable confiding in you about my problems.
slang I never expected him to start confiding in me like that.
figurative The tree stood tall and strong, its branches confiding secrets to the wind.
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