preconfide

/priːkɒnfaɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a tentative or cautious attempt to trust or confide in someone

“She preconfided in her sister, unsure if she should tell her the truth.”

2. verb

to make a tentative or cautious disclosure of information

“He preconfided the details of the plan to his closest friend.”

3. verb

to make a preliminary or exploratory approach to trusting or confiding in someone

“They preconfided in their therapist, feeling uncertain about their emotions.”

Synonyms

  • cautiously confide
  • previously disclose
  • tentatively trust

Antonyms

  • fully disclose
  • openly reveal
  • unequivocally trust