Devolve and Recuperate

Opposite meaning words

Devolve verb - Grow worse.

Usage example: The discussion devolved into a shouting match

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Recuperate is an antonym for devolve.

Nearby Words: devolution, devolving

Recuperate verb - Get over an illness or shock.

Usage example: The patient is recuperating

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Devolve is an antonym for recuperate.

time	devolve time	recuperate time
points	devolve points	recuperate points

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