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Synonyms for in confidence


Grammar : Adv
Spell : kon-fi-duhns
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒn fɪ dəns

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Définition of in confidence

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Middle French confidence or directly from Latin confidentia, from confidentem (nominative confidens) "firmly trusting, bold," present participle of confidere "to have full trust or reliance," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + fidere "to trust" (see faith). For sense of "swindle" see con (adj.).
  • As in secretly : adv in hidden manner
  • As in off the record : adv not for the record
  • As in privately : adv confidentially
  • As in huggermugger : adv secretly
  • As in confidentially : adv in secret

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