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What are the differences in usage between these two verbs: “torment” and “bedevil”
What are the differences in usage between the verbs bedevil and torment?
For Example:
Hilda has been tormented by girls
Hilda has been bedeviled by girls.
Please advise whether the use of the verb 'be …
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