Definitions for "Confidant"
One to whom secrets, especially those relating to affairs of love, are confided or intrusted; a confidential or bosom friend.
someone to whom private matters are confided
The confidant (feminine: confidante, same pronunciation) character is usually someone the lead character confides in and trusts. Typically, these consist of the best friend, relative, doctor or boss. The confidant character is most common in romantic comedy film but often appear in other genres.
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a wonderful person to bounce off ideas