devilling

Verb

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
• coat or stuff with a spicy paste
• present participle and gerund of devil

Noun

• The pupillage of a prospective advocate or barrister.

Synonyms

annoy, bother, chafe, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile, vex