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reliance Synonyms

Another word for reliance

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• noun (Context 1)

Dependence on or trust in someone or something for support, help, or supply.

Usage Example

"The region is working to reduce its heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels by investing in solar energy."

Strongest
dependence
dependency
Strong
trust
confidence
faith
Weak
credit
credence

Opposites of reliance

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

self-reliance
independence
self-sufficiency
distrust
autonomy
mistrust
skepticism
See all opposites of reliance

• Nearby Words

reliability
reliable
reliably
reliance
reliant
relic
relief

Cite this Entry

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