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codependency Synonyms

Another word for codependency

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• noun (Context 1)

An unhealthy psychological and behavioral dynamic in which a person exhibits excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically one who requires constant support due to an illness, addiction, or dysfunctional behavior.

Usage Example

"Through months of counseling, they learned to recognize the patterns of codependence that had been undermining their marriage."

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codependence
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enmeshment
overdependence

Opposites of codependency

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

independence
autonomy
self-reliance
self-sufficiency
interdependence
See all opposites of codependency

• Nearby Words

codefendant
codename
codependence
codependency
codependent
coder
codesharing

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