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independence

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of independence

1 the ability to care for one's self

children are supposed to achieve some measure of independence by the time they are 18—so it's time for that 30-year-old to move out!

Synonyms of independence

self-dependence, self-reliance, self-subsistence, self-sufficiency, self-support

Words Related to independence

autonomy, freedom, self-determination

potency, power, resilience, strength

Near Antonyms of independence

helplessness, impotence, impotency, inadequacy, weakness

Antonyms of independence

dependence (also dependance), reliance

2 the state of being free from the control or power of another

college freshmen often revel in their newfound independence

Synonyms of independence

autonomy, freedom, independency, liberty, self-determination, self-governance, self-government, sovereignty (also sovranty)

Words Related to independence

emancipation, enfranchisement, liberation, manumission, release

Near Antonyms of independence

captivity, enchainment, enslavement, immurement, imprisonment, incarceration, internment, subjugation

Antonyms of independence

dependence (also dependance), heteronomy, subjection, unfreedom

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