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Devolves

verb
Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.verbTo roll (something) down; to unroll.
2.verbTo be inherited by someone else; to pass down upon the next person in a succession, especially through failure or loss of an earlier holder.
3.verbTo delegate (a responsibility, duty, etc.) on or upon someone.
4.verbTo fall as a duty or responsibility on or upon someone.
5.verbTo degenerate; to break down.
"A discussion about politics may devolve into a shouting match."

Synonyms

fallpassreturnbearsconveysdelegatesfallsliesreststransmitsdevolvementdevolution
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