Synonyms for Bedevil & Similar Words
Definition of bedevil
- verb
- treat cruelly; "The children tormented the stuttering teacher"
- be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"
13 synonyms found
Writing tips for "bedevil"
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