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- [bih-dev-uh l]
- /bɪˈdɛv əl/
- /bɪˈdev.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-dev-uh l]
- /bɪˈdɛv əl/
Definitions of bedeviled word
- verb with object bedeviled to torment or harass maliciously or diabolically, as with doubts, distractions, or worries. 1
- verb with object bedeviled to possess, as with a devil; bewitch. 1
- verb with object bedeviled to cause confusion or doubt in; muddle; confound: an issue bedeviled by prejudices. 1
- verb with object bedeviled to beset or hamper continuously: a new building bedeviled by elevator failures. 1
- noun bedeviled (US) Simple past tense and past participle of bedevil. 1
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Origin of bedeviled
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; be- + devil
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Parts of speech for Bedeviled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bedeviled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bedeviled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bedeviled
adjective bedeviled
- snakebit — bitten by a snake.
- in the cards — a usually rectangular piece of stiff paper, thin pasteboard, or plastic for various uses, as to write information on or printed as a means of identifying the holder: a 3″ × 5″ file card; a membership card.
- wrapped up in — to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed by up): She wrapped her head in a scarf.
- sanctified — made holy; consecrated: sanctified wine.
- doomed — fate or destiny, especially adverse fate; unavoidable ill fortune: In exile and poverty, he met his doom.
Antonyms for bedeviled
verb bedeviled
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- delighted — If you are delighted, you are extremely pleased and excited about something.
- helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
- pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
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