Ail and Bedevil

Ail

Ail verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.
Usage example: parents who were at a loss to explain what was ailing their normally vivacious daughter

Bedevil and ail are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Bedevil" instead a verb "Ail".

Nearby Word: ailed

Bedevil

Bedevil verb - To cause persistent suffering to.

Ail and bedevil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ail" instead a verb "Bedevil".
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