deviling

verb

variants or devilling
Definition of devilingnext
present participle of devil
as in tormenting

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  1. aggravating
  2. worrying
  3. irritating
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  • The International Monetary Fund cited a number of contributing factors that led to a global cost-of-living crisis in its annual report last year, including the pandemic and climate change, which disrupted food and supply chains, in addition to geopolitical conflict’s aggravating the problems.
    Doha Madani, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
  • For the first time since aggravating his hip/oblique in the 20-17 victory over the Seahawks in Week 11, Bosa was upgraded to a limited participant in walkthrough activities on Wednesday.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of aggravating
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  • Overweight and obesity need to be treated safely and effectively to avoid that worrying forecast.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Conclusion While the Fed’s efforts to tame runaway inflation rates has helped market sentiments in the past, its recent hawkish outlook for 2025 is now worrying investors.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of worrying
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  • Cover irritating clothing seams with a smooth material such as silk to avoid abrasive irritation.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
  • At Abercrombie & Fitch Packed with conditioning and hydrating castor oil, argan oil & coconut oil, this eyelash & brow growth serum will help promote the appearance of longer, fuller looking lashes and brows without the use of irritating or harmful ingredients.
    refinery29.com, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of irritating
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