Secrets leak when the _ are many.
Correct answer: C. Confidants
- A. Enemies
- B. Ill-wishers
- C. Confidants
- D. Detractor
Explanation
A confidant is a person whom one can entrust his/her secrets to. Having many confidants means that the secrets are beheld by many people and consequently, there is a greater chance of betrayal and disclosure of secrets. Thus, this is the correct answer.
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