Atrophy and Develop

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Atrophy verb - To become worse or of less value.

Usage example: in the years following the closing of the last textile mill, the town atrophied

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Develop is an antonym for atrophy.

Nearby Words: atrophied, atrophying

Develop verb - To gradually become clearer or more detailed.

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Atrophy is an antonym for develop.

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