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| con·fi·dence [ kónfidənss ] (plural con·fi·dences) |
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1. belief in own abilities: self assurance or a belief in your ability to succeed
  lacked the confidence needed to reach the top
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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.
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3. secret: something told to somebody that is to be kept private
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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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