Bedevils

/bɪˈdɛvəlz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of bedevil; causes trouble or annoyance to.

Etymology

Third person singular form of bedevil, with the -s ending. Shows current action affecting a singular subject.

Kelly Says

The verb bedevils is common in news writing—'the scandal bedevils the administration'—where it captures how problems persistently dog politicians and organizations.

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