Bedevil and Rile

Bedevil

Bedevil verb - To cause persistent suffering to.
Usage example: a lingering cold bedeviled me for over a month

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

Rile

Rile verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Bedevil and rile are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bedevil" instead a verb "Rile".

Nearby Words: riley, riling
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