Synonyms for be deviling

Grammar : Verb

Spell : bih-dev-uh l

Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈdɛv əl

Top 10 synonyms for be deviling

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Définition of be deviling

Origin : 1768, "to treat diabolically, abuse," from be- + verbal use of devil (q.v.). Meaning "to mischievously confuse" is from 1755; that of "to drive frantic" is from 1823. Related: Bedeviled (1570s, in a literal sense, "possessed"); bedeviling.

As in intervene : verb happen
As in jinx : verb curse
As in molest : verb bother, annoy
As in needle : verb tease, annoy
As in pester : verb bother, harass
As in plague : verb annoy, disturb
As in bait : verb lure
As in tantalize : verb provoke, tease
As in tease : verb aggravate, provoke
As in torment : verb be or make very upset
As in beleaguer : verb harass, besiege
As in beset : verb plague; hem in
As in worry : verb be or make anxious, troubled
As in bewitch : verb charm
As in bedevil : verb plague
As in bedevil : verb confuse
As in bother : verb harass, annoy; give trouble
As in hoodoo : verb jinx
As in complicate : verb confuse, make difficult
As in confuse : verb bewilder someone
As in crucify : verb browbeat, destroy with words
As in gall : verb upset, irritate
As in annoy : verb irritate, upset
As in gnaw : verb be bothered, worried about
As in harass : verb badger
As in harry : verb pester, annoy
As in hassle : verb bother, harass
As in haunt : verb visit as a spirit

Antonyms for be deviling

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