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BEDEVIL

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Bedevil.

Bedevil - as a verb

Treat cruelly

Example: "The children tormented the stuttering teacher"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crucifydunfrustrateragtorment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
besetchevvychevychivvychivyharassharryhassleplagueprovoke
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

Example: "These questions confuse even the experts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
befuddleconfoundconfusediscombobulatefoxfuddlethrow
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Her migraines bedevil her on a daily basis."
"The team's poor communication bedeviled their chances of winning."
"The unresolved mystery bedeviled the detective for years."
"The computer glitch continued to bedevil the programmer."
"The politician's scandalous past bedeviled his chances of being re-elected."
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Word Game Points

Is BEDEVIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bedevil is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BEDEVIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is BEDEVIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bedevil is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BEDEVIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is BEDEVIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bedevil is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BEDEVIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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