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What is another word for Dependence? – 121 Dependence Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    addiction reliance habituation addiction enslavement subjugation subordination susceptibility vulnerability liability proneness tendency inclination proclivity propensity weakness helplessness powerlessness incapability disability insufficiency inadequacy ineptness dependence dependency addictiveness enslavement bondage thrall servitude vassalage subjection submissiveness

    Meaning of Dependence

    According to Merriam-Webster, dependence refers to the state of being dependent, a state of being influenced or controlled by something, or the state of needing something for support or comfort.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines dependence as the state of relying on something or someone for support, help, or sustenance, or a state of being under the control or influence of something.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines dependence as a state of needing something or someone in order to continue, survive, or be successful.

    Example Uses

    • The country's dependence on fossil fuels is a major contributor to its high levels of air pollution.
    • Her dependence on her parents for financial support made it difficult for her to move out and start her own life.
    • The new employee's dependence on his colleagues for guidance and training was evident in his first few weeks on the job.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    independence self-sufficiency autonomy freedom liberty self-reliance self-support capability sufficiency adequacy competence proficiency skillfulness resourcefulness resilience strength empowerment self-determination decisiveness confidence assertiveness boldness

    Related Nouns

    dependency addiction habit vulnerability weakness liability susceptibility proneness inclination tendency proclivity propensity disability incapability insufficiency inadequacy ineptness enslavement bondage thrall servitude vassalage

    Related Verbs

    rely depend need require want crave long yearn hanker crave addict enslave bind tie restrict limit handicap incapacitate disable weaken undermine

    Related Adjectives

    dependent addictive enslaving binding restrictive limiting handicapping incapacitating disabling weakening addictive habitual vulnerable susceptible prone inclined tendentious proclive propensive disabled incapable insufficient inadequate