devolve | Definition of devolve

Synonyms and Antonyms of devolve

to become worse or of less value

the once-lovely neighborhood has devolved into a squalid slum

Synonyms of devolve

atrophy, crumble, decay, decline, degenerate, descend, deteriorate, ebb, regress, retrograde, rot, sink, worsen

Words Related to devolve

abate, de-escalate, diminish, downsize, dwindle, recede, wane

break down, corrupt, decompose, degrade, dilapidate, disintegrate, molder, putrefy

lessen, lower, reduce

debilitate, undermine

droop, fail, fall, flag, lag, languish, run down, sag, slip, waste (away), weaken, wilt

Phrases Synonymous with devolve

go to pot, go to seed (or run to seed)

Near Antonyms of devolve

better, upgrade

enhance, enrich, fortify, heighten, intensify, strengthen

advance, develop, march, proceed, progress

Antonyms of devolve

ameliorate, improve, meliorate