noun.
Assurance of mind or firm belief in the good will, integrity, stability, or veracity of another, or in the truth or certainty of a proposition or an assertion; trust; reliance.
noun.
Reliance on one's own powers, resources, or circumstances; belief in one's own competency; self-reliance; assurance.
noun.
That in which trust is placed; ground of trust; one who or that which gives assurance or security.
noun.
Boldness; courage; disregard or defiance of danger.
noun.
A secret; a private or confidential communication: as, to exchange confidences.