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codependence Synonyms

Another word for codependence

Choosing another word for codependence depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically one who requires support on account of an illness or addiction, often resulting in a dysfunctional or enabling relationship.

Usage Example

"The therapist helped the couple recognize how their years of codependency had prevented both of them from growing as individuals."

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codependency

• noun (Context 2)

The state of being mutually dependent or reliant on one another.

Usage Example

"Economic globalization has created a complex web of financial codependency among major trading nations."

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codependency
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interdependence
interdependency
symbiosis

Opposites of codependence

The opposite of codependence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

independence
self-reliance
autonomy
self-sufficiency
See all opposites of codependence

• Nearby Words

coded
codefendant
codename
codependence
codependency
codependent
coder

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Codependence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/codependence
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