overdependent
adjective
over·de·pen·dent ˌō-vər-di-ˈpen-dənt 
: excessively dependent on another for support or assistance
overdependent children
overdependent behavior [=behavior that is characteristic of an overdependent person]
had an overdependent relationship with [=was too dependent upon] her mother
patients who are overdependent on pain killers
an economy that is overdependent on foreign imports
overdependence
ˌō-vər-di-ˈpen-dən(t)s
noun the region's overdependence on petroleum
Word History
First Known Use
1929, in the meaning defined above
- keeping up with
- keepings
- keepnets
- keeps
- keeps (back)
- keeps (from)
- keeps (on)
- keeps (someone) posted
- keeps (to)
- keeps a few tricks up his sleeve
- keeps after
- keeps an eye on
- keeps back
- keeps clear of
- keeps company
- keeps company (with)
- keeps company with
- keeps down
- keeps from
- keeps going
- keeps in
- keeps off
- keeps on
- keeps one's attention
- keeps one's eyes open