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
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  • Commercial airplanes cruise at speeds of up to 600 miles per hour (521 knots) at altitudes between 30,000 and 42,000 feet, levels which are specifically selected to reduce disturbances.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Several fungal species are most often carried by dust and other soil disturbances, posing health risks when inhaled.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Bedevilments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedevilments. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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