Bedevil and Preoccupy

Bedevil

Bedevil verb - To cause persistent suffering to.

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

Preoccupy

Preoccupy verb - Engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively.
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Synonyms for Preoccupy

Bedevil and preoccupy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bedevil" instead a verb "Preoccupy".

Nearby Words: preoccupied, preoccupying
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