Bedevil

usgb/bɪˈdevl/
verb

To cause a lot of problems or difficulties for someone or something.

The project was bedevilled by problems from the start.
Visual representation of "bedevil" - To cause a lot of problems or difficulties for someone or something

Often appears as...

  • bedevil a project
  • bedevil a plan
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Project Troubles

Used to signal continuous problems in a work project or plan.

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Their initiative to digitize records was bedeviled by technical glitches.
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Hindered Progress

Implies ongoing issues preventing successful completion of a task.

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Efforts to reform the education system were bedeviled by outdated policies.
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Negative Connotation

Carries a negative tone, often pointing to serious and frustrating problems.

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The software release was bedeviled by security vulnerabilities.
Visual representation of the word "Bedevil"

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