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bedevil vs torment

torment vs bedevil

bedevil is not a noun while torment is a noun.

bedevil and torment both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bedevil No No Yes No
torment Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bedevil and torment are synonyms defined as:
  • bedevil and torment: treat cruelly
Other synonyms of bedevil include crucify, dun, frustrate, rag.
bedevil (noun) torment (noun)
the act of harassing someone
a severe affliction
intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
extreme mental distress
a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
unbearable physical pain
bedevil (verb) torment (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly subject to torture
treat cruelly torment emotionally or mentally
treat cruelly
Difference between bedevil and torment

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