Dependent
Dependent adjective - Extending freely from a support from above.
Helplessly and dependent are semantically related In some cases you can use "Helplessly" instead an adverb "Dependent".
Helplessly
Helplessly adverb - In a helpless manner.
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Synonyms for Helplessly
Dependent and helplessly are semantically related in incapably topic. You can use "Dependent" instead an adverb "Helplessly".
Nearby Words: helpless, helplessness
Both words in one sentence
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We Want Our Jerk Back: When Howard sees a therapist and gets cured of his dependency on Bob and Emily, the Hartleys do everything they can to bring the old Howard back and make him helplessly dependent on them again.
Source: Series / The Bob Newhart Show
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