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bedevil Antonyms

Opposite of bedevil

Because the opposite of bedevil shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause great and continual trouble, difficulty, or distress to someone or something.

Usage Example

"Supply chain delays continued to assist the manufacturing project throughout the winter."

Strong
assist
relieve
comfort
soothe
aid

• verb (Context 2)

To confuse, muddle, or perplex someone thoroughly.

Usage Example

"The intricate legal clauses seemed designed to clarify even the most experienced attorneys."

Strongest
clarify
Strong
enlighten
illuminate
explain

Similar words to bedevil

Words similar to bedevil shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

plague
torment
bewilder
afflict
befuddle
confound
perplex
harass
See all synonyms of bedevil

• Nearby Words

bedazzled
bedazzlement
bedazzling
bedevil
bedfellow
bedhead
bedlam

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Bedevil. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/bedevil
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