What does bedevil mean?
Bedevil means To harass or cause trouble for; to plague..
Bedevil
[bɪˈdɛvəɫ] · verb
Meaning
To harass or cause trouble for; to plague..
Definitions by Sense
- To harass or cause trouble for; to plague.
- To perplex or bewilder.
- (originally) To possess (someone's mind).
Example Sentences
Guerrilla attacks continued to bedevil the larger army's supply routes.
Mr. Levi may have been bedeviled by buried conflicts unrelated to Auschwitz.
Such amity is no small thing. The narrowing world of Yiddish theater has been bedeviled with one “broyges — a cherished term for a falling out — after another
Michael De Santa (Ned Luke): You know, Devin [Devin Winston], the way I see it, and hey, I'm no intelligent businessman like you, but the way I see it, there's two great evils that bedevil American capitalism of the type that you practice.
Synonyms for bedevil
Antonyms for bedevil
Related Words
Word Forms
- bedevils
- bedeviling
- bedevilling
- bedeviled
- bedevilled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bedevil?
Common synonyms include disturb, molest, pester, aggravate.
What is the opposite of bedevil?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bedevil in a sentence?
Guerrilla attacks continued to bedevil the larger army's supply routes.
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