Synonyms for dependence

Other words for “dependence”, grouped by meaning.

We found 4 synonyms for “dependence”. The most common are dependance, dependency, addiction, habituation.

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

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

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University