OVERDEPENDENCE Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word overdependence. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for OVERDEPENDENCE
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| addiction | nounn | |||||||
noun • being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) • an abnormally strong craving • (Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master | ||||||||
| assurance | nounn | |||||||
noun • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something • a statement intended to inspire confidence • a British term for some kinds of insurance | ||||||||
| certainty | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being certain • something that is certain | ||||||||
| confidence | nounn | |||||||
noun • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • a feeling of trust (in someone or something) • a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable • a trustful relationship • a secret that is confided or entrusted to another | ||||||||
| dependence | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else • being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) | ||||||||
| faith | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny • complete confidence in a person or plan etc • an institution to express belief in a divine power • loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person | ||||||||
| hope | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a specific instance of feeling hopeful • United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003) • the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled • grounds for feeling hopeful about the future • someone (or something) on which expectations are centered • one of the three Christian virtues verb • expect and wish • be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes • intend with some possibility of fulfilment | ||||||||
| leaning | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an inclination to do something • a natural inclination • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical • the act of deviating from a vertical position adjective satellite • departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal | ||||||||
| reliance | nounn | |||||||
noun • certainty based on past experience • the state of relying on something | ||||||||
| security | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being free from danger or injury • defense against financial failure; financial independence • freedom from anxiety or fear • a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends • property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation • a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers • a guarantee that an obligation will be met • an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in • measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc. | ||||||||
| trust | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary) • certainty based on past experience • the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others • a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service • complete confidence in a person or plan etc • a trustful relationship verb • have confidence or faith in • allow without fear • be confident about something • expect and wish • confer a trust upon • (chiefly archaic) extend credit to | ||||||||
