addiction
Pluraladdictions
- 1A strong need to keep using a drug or doing something, even when it causes harm.
Like a hook that keeps pulling you back, even when it hurts.
Her addiction to painkillers made it hard to stop, even after the pain went away.
Treatment for addiction often takes months of support and care.
Similardependence, dependency, habit
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- 2A habit that harms your life but is very hard to stop without pain.
Like holding a rope that burns your hands but hurts even more to let go.
His smoking addiction was hurting his health, but quitting felt impossible.
She knew her addiction was shortening her life, yet stopping brought real pain.
Similarhabit, dependency
- 3A strong love for something that you feel drawn to.
His addiction to music began in childhood and stayed with him all his life.
Her addiction to gardening kept her outdoors from dawn until dusk.
Similardevotion, passion, obsession, dedication
Oppositeaversion
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- 4An unhealthy bond with something that changes your mood and harms your life.
Like a friendship that feels good but slowly takes over and hurts you.
His addiction to alcohol changed his moods and slowly damaged his family life.
Counselors helped her see her addiction as a harmful relationship she could change.
Similardependency, dependence
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Origin
From the word "addict" plus "-ion."