bedevilments

Definition of bedevilmentsnext
plural of bedevilment
as in harassments
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another constant bedevilments from a pesty neighbor kept me from finishing my work

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Noun
  • The everyday realities of life under the occupation, including the hassles and harassments of bureaucratic delays and security checkpoints, can suddenly become matters of life and death.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Children may present with sensory sensitivities, sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal symptoms, or anxiety, all of which influence tolerance to clinical procedures.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
  • In cold-atom environments, where disturbances are minimized, even minute frequency shifts could become detectable.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Bedevilments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedevilments. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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