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Bedevil

usgb/bɪˈdevl/Volume
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Project TroublesPlay
Used to signal continuous problems in a work project or plan. SlideTheir initiative to digitize records was bedeviled by technical glitches.
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Hindered ProgressPlay
Implies ongoing issues preventing successful completion of a task. SlideEfforts to reform the education system were bedeviled by outdated policies.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Carries a negative tone, often pointing to serious and frustrating problems. SlideThe software release was bedeviled by security vulnerabilities.