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dependence
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of DEPENDENCE
1
the quality or state of needing something or someone <a baby's total dependence upon his or her parents for every one of life's needs>
Synonyms dependency, reliance
2
something or someone to which one looks for support <ultimately rice became the chief dependence in that state>
3
a physiological need for certain drugs <acquired a dependence on prescription painkillers following back surgery>
Variants of DEPENDENCE
dependence also dependance
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