DEVOLVED

16
Scrabble
19
WWF
D(2) E(1) V(4) O(1) L(1) V(4) E(1) D(2)
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Definition

verb
  1. To roll (something) down; to unroll.
  2. To 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. To delegate (a responsibility, duty, etc.) on or upon someone.
  4. To fall as a duty or responsibility on or upon someone.
  5. To degenerate; to break down.
    “A discussion about politics may devolve into a shouting match.”

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