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Third Person
bedevils
Present Participle
bedeviling
Past Tense
bedeviled
Past Participle
bedeviled
1
to continuously create problems for someone or something
transitive
- Technical glitches seemed to bedevil the software launch.
- Persistent rumors can bedevil a person's reputation.
- The team was bedeviled by a series of unexpected setbacks.
- Chronic health issues can bedevil an individual's daily life.
- The lack of funding continues to bedevil the progress of the project.
2
to cause great confusion, distress, or trouble
transitive
- The complicated instructions completely bedeviled me.
- The mystery of the missing documents bedeviled the detective, leaving him with no clear leads.
- He was bedeviled by his inability to solve the puzzle despite hours of effort.
- The difficult decision about moving to a new city was bedeviling her.
- The confusing mix of laws and regulations bedeviled the new business owners.
3
to torment or repeatedly trouble someone
transitive
- The relentless teasing from his classmates seemed to bedevil him every day.
- The anxiety of the situation continued to bedevil her, despite her efforts to stay calm.
- The relentless demands from her parents seemed to bedevil her, leaving little time for herself.
- The endless phone calls from telemarketers continued to bedevil her.