Synonyms of addiction

Noun

1. addiction, dependence, dependance, dependency, habituation, physical condition, physiological state, physiological condition

usage: being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)

2. addiction, craving

usage: an abnormally strong craving

3. addiction, award, awarding

usage: (Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master; "under Roman law addiction was the justification for slavery"

Definition and meaning of addiction (Dictionary)