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bedevil Synonyms

Another word for bedevil

Choosing another word for bedevil depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 plague the manufacturing project throughout the winter."

Strongest
plague
torment
afflict
Strong
harass
beset
vex
beleaguer
trouble
badger
pester

• verb (Context 2)

To confuse, muddle, or perplex someone thoroughly.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
bewilder
befuddle
confound
Strong
perplex
baffle
flummox
muddle
mystify

Opposites of bedevil

The opposite of bedevil shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

clarify
enlighten
assist
relieve
comfort
illuminate
explain
soothe
See all opposites of bedevil

• Nearby Words

bedcover
bedcovering
bedding
bedevil
bedfellow
bedframe
bedhead

Cite this Entry

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