The word "dependee" refers to someone who is dependent on someone else. Some synonyms for this word include "reliant", "supporter", "beneficiary", "recipient", and "protege". Other possible synonyms might include "ward", "charge", "client", or "inheritor". Depending on the context, other words that could be used to describe someone who is dependent on others might include "dependent", "needy", "vulnerable", "underprivileged", or "disadvantaged". Ultimately, the particular synonym chosen will depend on the intended meaning, tone, and context of the sentence or phrase in which it appears.