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Codependence

Noun: Codependence refers to a psychological and behavioral condition in which a person is excessively reliant on another individual, often enabling and accommodating their dysfunctional behavior.

Example sentence: Mia's codependence on her alcoholic husband prevented her from seeking help for her own well-being.

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Adjective: Codependent refers to the characteristic or quality of being excessively reliant on another person, often to the detriment of one's own mental health or well-being.

Example sentence: Peter recognized his codependent behaviors when he realized that he would always prioritize his partner's wants over his own needs.

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Adverb: Codependently describes the manner in which someone is relying excessively on another person.

Example sentence: The therapist advised Alice to stop codependently enabling her brother's addictive behaviors.

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Verb: Codepend is a rare verb form, which represents the act of forming a codependent relationship with someone.

Example sentence: Despite their toxic tendencies, Rachel chose to codepend with her emotionally unstable friend.

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