Synonyms for

Dependence

Verb / dɪˈpendʌns / Another word for dependence — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

dependance habituation dependency addiction

Synonyms by register

Formal

reliance subservience interdependence

Informal

hooked addicted needy clinging

Literary

bondage thralldom

Antonyms

independence autonomy freedom self-sufficiency liberation sovereignty

Common collocations

  • drug dependence
  • financial dependence
  • economic dependence
  • mutual dependence
  • dependence on others
  • dependence on technology
  • dependence on a person

Word family

noun dependence
verb depend
adjective dependent
adverb dependently

Usage note

Often used in contexts of addiction or reliance. Be mindful of the negative connotations it can carry, especially when referring to personal relationships.

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