Words Like DEPENDENCE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DEPENDENCE.

6 Alternative Words Similar to dependence

1 Dependance Noun      Synonym Words Like Dependance
2 Dependency Noun      Synonym Words Like Dependency
3 State Noun      Synonym Words Like State
4 Reliance Noun      Synonym Words Like Reliance
5 Trust Noun      Synonym Words Like Trust
6 Contingency Noun      Hyponym Words Like Contingency

1 examples of dependence

1 he was her sole dependence

10 definitions of dependence

1 The act or state of depending; state of being dependent; a hanging down or from; suspension from a support.
2 The state of being influenced and determined by something; subjection (as of an effect to its cause).
3 Mutual connection and support; concatenation; systematic inter-relation.
4 Subjection to the direction or disposal of another; inability to help or provide for one's self; a lack of independence or self-sufficiency.
5 A resting with confidence; reliance; trust.
6 That on which one depends or relies.
7 That which depends; anything dependent or suspended; anything attached a subordinate to, or contingent on, something else.
8 A matter depending, or in suspense, and still to be determined; ground of controversy or quarrel.
9 being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
10 the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
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