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co-dependency

British

/ ˌkəʊdɪˈpɛndənsɪ /

noun

psychol a state of mutual dependence between two people, esp when one partner relies emotionally on supporting and caring for the other partner

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co-dependent adjective

Example Sentences

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Ms Skinner's debut show explores the co-dependency she created with Ms Truss through her parody character.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2024

"By integrating a large set of rules concerning synaptic co-dependency into our network model, we provide a more holistic view on the mechanisms underlying brain plasticity," emphasizes Agnes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2024

Sibling co-dependency and onscreen birthing are taken to graphic, new levels in Prime Video’s superbly nefarious miniseries drama.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2023

Preacher bails out others to the neglect of himself, displaying a kind of co-dependency in his attraction to and need to be the caring one — his need to be needed.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2022

And he was not abusive in any way, he was not a terrible person, so there’s no co-dependency on that level.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2019

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