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confidence

con·fi·dence [ kónfidənss ] (plural con·fi·dences)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. belief in own abilities: self assurance or a belief in your ability to succeed
lacked the confidence needed to reach the top

2. faith in somebody to do right: belief or trust in somebody or something, or in the ability of somebody or something to act in a proper, trustworthy, or reliable manner
I have total confidence in her judgment.

3. secret: something told to somebody that is to be kept private

4. trusting relationship: a relationship based on trust and intimacy
She took me into her confidence.
But I told you it in confidence!

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