Synonyms for addiction
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.
Related words
- Phrases
- alcohol addiction drug addiction
Forms
- Plural
- addictions → habits, dependencies, dependences, habituations…
Example sentences
- habit John is in the habit of staying up until midnight.
- dependence We need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
- dependency Algeria needs to get rid of its dependency on oil.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| addiction | rising | |
| habit | steady | |
| dependence | falling | |
| dependency | rising | |
| habituation | falling | |
| addictedness | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- habit2
- 10 letters
- dependence3, dependency4
- 11 letters
- habituation
- 12 letters
- addictedness
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (habit2 = 2 syllables).