CONFIDANTS Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word confidants. (close relations)
Definition of CONFIDANTS
confidante
Best Alternative Words for CONFIDANTS
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| allies | nounn | |||||||
noun • an alliance of nations joining together to fight a common enemy • the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945 • in World War I the alliance of Great Britain and France and Russia and all the other nations that became allied with them in opposing the Central Powers | ||||||||
| mates | nounn | |||||||
noun • a pair of people who live together | ||||||||
| acquaintances | nounn | |||||||
noun • personal knowledge or information about someone or something • a relationship less intimate than friendship • a person with whom you are acquainted | ||||||||
| associates | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor • a friend who is frequently in the company of another • a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise • any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another • a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies adjective satellite • having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status verb • make a logical or causal connection • keep company with; hang out with • bring or come into association or action | ||||||||
| buddies | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | ||||||||
| chums | nounn | |||||||
noun • a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities • bait consisting of chopped fish and fish oils that are dumped overboard to attract fish • a large Pacific salmon with small spots on its back; an important food fish | ||||||||
| comrades | nounn | |||||||
noun • a friend who is frequently in the company of another • a fellow member of the Communist Party • used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement | ||||||||
| friends | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person you know well and regard with affection and trust • a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers) • an associate who provides cooperation or assistance • a person with whom you are acquainted • a person who backs a politician or a team etc. | ||||||||
| pals | nounn | |||||||
noun • a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities verb • become friends; act friendly towards | ||||||||
| intimate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • someone to whom private matters are confided adjective satellite • marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity • concerning things deeply private and personal • having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere • having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship • used euphemistically to refer to the genitals • involved in a sexual relationship • innermost or essential • thoroughly acquainted through study or experience verb • give to understand • imply as a possibility | ||||||||
