Pronunciation: /bɪˈdɛvəld/
verb to torment or harass persistently
A1 The simple math problem bedeviled the young student.
A2 The computer virus bedeviled the company's network for weeks.
B1 The lack of funding bedeviled the progress of the research project.
B2 The team's poor communication bedeviled their chances of winning the championship.
C1 The political scandal bedeviled the president's entire administration.
C2 The unresolved conflict between the two countries bedeviled diplomatic relations for years.
adjective tormented or harassed persistently
A1 The bedeviled cat couldn't catch the mouse.
A2 The bedeviled student struggled to understand the math problem.
B1 The bedeviled writer faced constant distractions while trying to finish their novel.
B2 The bedeviled team was unable to come up with a solution to the complex problem.
C1 The bedeviled politician faced relentless criticism from the media.
C2 The bedeviled detective was determined to solve the baffling case.
formal The company's financial performance was bedeviled by a series of unexpected setbacks.
informal His attempts to fix the leaky faucet were bedeviled by one problem after another.
slang The team's chances of winning were bedeviled by injuries to key players.
figurative Her mind was bedeviled by doubts and insecurities, making it hard for her to focus.
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