Independence and Impotence

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Independence

Independence noun - The ability to care for one's self.
Usage example: children are supposed to achieve some measure of independence by the time they are 18—so it's time for that 30-year-old to move out!
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Impotence is an antonym for independence.
Nearby Words: independent, independently, independency

Impotence

Impotence noun - The lack of sufficient ability, power, or means.
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Antonyms for Impotence
Independence is an antonym for impotence.
Nearby Word: impotent
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Impotence and Independence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/independence/impotence
Independence & Impotence. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/independence/impotence>.
Impotence or Independence. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/independence/impotence.

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