deviled

verb

variants or devilled
Definition of devilednext
past tense of devil
as in grated

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deviled
  1. aggravated
  2. exasperated
  3. bedeviled
  4. annoyed
  5. riled
  6. vexed
  7. worried
  8. put out
Verb
  • However, salt damage incurred in the 1970s due to the installation of a heated concrete slab, which aggravated the salt stored in the 18th and 19th centuries, threatened the church’s structural integrity.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Prior to the game, Mosley said Gary Harris, who missed Friday’s game, re-aggravated his left hamstring strain against the Pistons.
    Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of aggravated
Verb
  • Despite a national economy with powerfully positive fundamentals, American voters in large numbers were exasperated with consumer prices that had risen sharply during the Biden-Harris term.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2025
  • For many Romans, already priced out of the center and exasperated with the hordes of tourists stalking flashy new limoncello and tiramisu stores, the imminent Jubilee seems a last blow to a city many struggle to recognize.
    Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of exasperated
Verb
  • Sheriffs and other local officials in New Jersey demanded more action from the federal government Saturday in getting to the bottom of a spate of drone sightings that has bedeviled authorities and sparked alarm among residents.
    Victoria Arancio, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Rosenberg also held certain rights to Young Blood creations, a point that bedeviled Liefeld for years.
    Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of bedeviled
Verb
  • Big, sometimes uncontrollable emotions are a normal part of growing up, and gentle parents at least try to not dismiss their or get annoyed with their kids when those challenging moments come up.
    Alex Vance, Parents, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Initially annoyed by his bubbly personality, Jovie eventually warms up to Buddy, and the pair fall in love.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of annoyed
Verb
  • The shelter’s presence also riled New Yorkers who used the athletic fields the tents were built on.
    Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Reddit Reacts Many users have been riled up by the situation and have sided with the mom.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of riled
Verb
  • Congestion has vexed airline leaders.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Shortages of controllers have vexed airline executives, who have blamed staffing shortages for congestion in some of the country’s busiest airports.
    Leslie Josephs,Michael Sheetz, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of vexed
Verb
  • The business community is also bracing for potential impacts, with some worried that the new tolls could discourage shoppers and visitors, potentially leading to reduced foot traffic and sales in the affected areas.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Overall, the stock market had a strong 2024, even as Americans worried about the economy.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of worried
Verb
  • Most business owners waste their holidays checking emails and putting out fires.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Gaiman put out a couple of citronella candles, lit them, and got into the bath.
    Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of put out
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