torment vs bedevil

torment is a noun but bedevil is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
torment	Yes	No	Yes	No
bedevil	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, torment and bedevil are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of torment include crucify, dun, frustrate, rag.

torment (noun)	bedevil (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

torment (verb)	bedevil (verb)
subject to torture	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
torment emotionally or mentally	treat cruelly
treat cruelly