bedevil (Meaning)
bedevil (v)
treat cruelly
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
bedevil (v. t.)
To throw into utter disorder and confusion, as if by the agency of evil spirits; to bring under diabolical influence; to torment.
To spoil; to corrupt.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bedevil
Synonyms:
- harass
- gall
- rile
- oppress
- exasperate
- hound
- pester
- gripe
- smart
- irritate
- overpower
- pain
- stress
- strain
- discomfort
- sting
- wring
- annoy
- try
- peeve
- dog
- molest
- badger
- harry
- put out
- ride
- disturb
- discompose
- perturb
- strike
- stab
- fluster
- irk
- worry
- smite
- bug
- overwhelm
- pique
- hurt
- tyrannize
- disquiet
- agitate
- distress
- pursue
- grate
- crush
- get
- vex
- aggravate
- grieve
- nettle
- upset
- chafe
- victimize
Antonyms:
bedevil Sentence Examples
- The persistent headache bedevilling her left her feeling incapacitated.
- Financial troubles bedevil the once-prosperous company.
- Technical glitches bedevil the new software, causing frequent crashes.
- The nagging guilt has been bedevilling his conscience for months.
- Mosquitoes bedevil the neighborhood, making outdoor activities unbearable.
- The enigmatic puzzle bedevils even the most experienced cryptographers.
- The persistent rain bedevils the construction project, delaying the completion date.
- The lack of communication bedevils the team, leading to misunderstandings and conflicts.
- The pesky insects bedevil the campsite, disrupting sleep and enjoyment.
- The unresolved legal issues bedevil the organization, casting a shadow over its future prospects.
FAQs About the word bedevil
treat cruelly, be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearlyTo throw into utter disorder and confusion, as if by the agency of evil spirits
besiege, beset, persecute, plague,afflict, harrow, bother,torture, anguish, assail
aid, relieve,help, relieve, assist, help, assist, aid, soothe, soothe
The persistent headache bedevilling her left her feeling incapacitated.
Financial troubles bedevil the once-prosperous company.
Technical glitches bedevil the new software, causing frequent crashes.
The nagging guilt has been bedevilling his conscience for months.
