Independence and Impotency

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!

Impotency is an antonym for independence.

Impotency

Impotency noun - The quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble.
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Synonyms for Impotency

Independence is an antonym for impotency.
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Impotency and Independence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/independence/impotency
Independence & Impotency. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/independence/impotency>.
Impotency or Independence. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/independence/impotency.
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