When the trusted confidant of the person who conducted a hostile takeover of the company betrayed him, it was a sort of retributive justice.
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Confidant
/ˈkɑn.fɪ.dɑnt/
Synonyms for "confidant" (73 found)
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acquaintanceadmonisheradviseradvocatealter egoamigoassociatebackerbackseat driverbest friendbosom friendbrotherbuttinskycasual acquaintance
Noun(1 words)
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2 entriesbest friendintimate friend
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5 entriesacademic confidantclose confidantconfidant relationshipprivate confidanttrusted confidant
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12 total sentences available.
He is my boss's friend and confidant.
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Madame de Pompadour was the King' confidant.
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If you want to vent, leave me alone and find yourself a confidant!
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