Devolve and Wilt

Devolve

Devolve verb - To become worse or of less value.
Usage example: the once-lovely neighborhood has devolved into a squalid slum

Wilt and devolve are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wilt" instead a verb "Devolve".

Nearby Words: devolution, devolving

Wilt

Wilt verb - To be limp from lack of water or vigor.

Devolve and wilt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Devolve" instead a verb "Wilt".

Nearby Words: wilted, wilting
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