Dependence and Trust

Dependence

Dependence noun - The quality or state of needing something or someone.
Usage example: a baby's total dependence upon his or her parents for every one of life's needs

Trust is a synonym for dependence in reliance topic. In some cases you can use "Trust" instead a noun "Dependence", when it comes to topics like belief, conviction, confidence.

Trust

Trust noun - Firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something.
Usage example: a relationship of mutual trust between lawyer and client

Dependence is a synonym for trust in belief topic. You can use "Dependence" instead a noun "Trust", if it concerns topics such as conviction, trustworthy, reliance.

How words are described

high high dependence high trust
physical physical dependence physical trust
exact exact dependence exact trust
complete complete dependence complete trust
Other adjectives: true, increased, extreme, great, little, mutual, growing, increasing.

Both words in one sentence

  • The song was a chilling description of drug abuse, with lines like "A heart attack, baby" and "Trust in me / Just in me / Put all your trust in me", the latter line referring to dependence on the titular drug.
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