reliance
Definitions
Dependence on or trust in someone or something.
The state of needing someone or something for support, help, or survival.
Examples
The company's heavy reliance on a single supplier proved to be a major risk.
Modern society has an increasing reliance on digital technology for daily communication.
His reliance on his friends helped him get through the most difficult period of his life.
Synonyms
Antonyms
independence distrust skepticism self-sufficiency autonomy doubt suspicion