Words Of Adversity

noun a person or thing that ruins or spoils something

• The overpopulation of deer has become the bane of farmers in this region.
• Mosquitoes are the bane of my existence during the summer.
• That noisy neighbor is a real bane in my side.
• Procrastination is the bane of productivity.

verb to torment or harass persistently

adjective tormented or harassed persistently

• The company's financial performance was bedeviled by a series of unexpected setbacks.
• His attempts to fix the leaky faucet were bedeviled by one problem after another.
• The team's chances of winning were bedeviled by injuries to key players.
• Her mind was bedeviled by doubts and insecurities, making it hard for her to focus.

adjective surrounded by trouble or difficulties

• The beleaguered company struggled to stay afloat amidst the economic downturn.
• The beleaguered team just can't seem to catch a break this season.
• The beleaguered dude needs to chill out and stop stressing over everything.
• Her beleaguered heart felt heavy with the weight of past regrets.

verb to cause someone to be in a difficult or disadvantaged situation

adjective feeling unwell or weak, especially as a result of illness or injury

• After contracting a severe illness, he was laid low for several weeks.
• She partied too hard last night and now she's feeling pretty laid low.
• I heard he got laid low after trying that new drug.
• The company's profits were laid low by the economic downturn.