Devolve and Worsen

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Devolve

Devolve verb - To become worse or of less value.
Usage example: the once-lovely neighborhood has devolved into a squalid slum
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Worsen and devolve are semantically related in deteriorate topic. In some cases you can use "Worsen" instead a verb "Devolve".
Nearby Words: devolution, devolving

Worsen

Worsen verb - To become worse or of less value.
Usage example: the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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Devolve and worsen are semantically related in deteriorate topic. You can use "Devolve" instead a verb "Worsen".
Nearby Words: worsening, worse

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scene devolve scene worsen scene
world devolve world worsen world
matters devolve matters worsen matters
issues devolve issues worsen issues
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Worsen and Devolve. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/devolve/worsen
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