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co-dependent

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co-de·pen·dent or co·de·pen·dent (kd-pndnt)
adj.
1. Mutually dependent.
2. Of or relating to a relationship in which one person is psychologically dependent in an unhealthy way on someone who is addicted to a drug or self-destructive behavior, such as chronic gambling.
n.
One who is co-dependent or in a co-dependent relationship.
code·pendence, code·penden·cy n.
Translations
co-dependent (esp US Psych)
n → Koabhängige(r) mf
adj → koabhängig


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