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afhængighed — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • addiction noun A strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes problems.
  • dependence noun The state of relying on someone or something else.
  • dependency noun A strong reliance on someone or something, especially a habit-forming substance.

Senses

afhængighed is used for these senses in English:

  • addiction The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
  • dependence The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
  • dependence An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.

Related Danish words