dependence - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

Synonyms

• dependance
• dependence
• dependency

More generic

• state

More specific

• contingency
• helplessness
• reliance
• subordination

Noun

being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)

Synonyms

• addiction
• dependance
• dependence
• dependency
• habituation

More generic

• physical condition
• physiological condition
• physiological state

More specific

• drug addiction
• white plague

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