befell Synonyms

befell Meaning

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befell (imp.)

of Befall

befell Sentence Examples

  1. The unfortunate disaster befell the ship, leaving no survivors.
  2. A terrible fate befell the village, as it was razed to the ground by a devastating earthquake.
  3. The sudden illness befell her without warning, causing great distress.
  4. A cruel twist of fate befell the young couple, who had lost their only child.
  5. A tragic accident befell the hiker, who slipped and fell down a treacherous ravine.
  6. The economic crisis befell the country, leaving many people unemployed.
  7. An unexpected misfortune befell the family, when their home was destroyed by a fire.
  8. The legal troubles that befell the celebrity ruined their reputation and career.
  9. A mysterious illness befell the entire town, causing widespread panic.
  10. The unexpected loss that befell him left him feeling deeply saddened and alone.

FAQs About the word befell

of Befall

occurred,happened, came about, transpired, came down, went on, came, chanced, passed, came to pass

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The unfortunate disaster befell the ship, leaving no survivors.

A terrible fate befell the village, as it was razed to the ground by a devastating earthquake.

The sudden illness befell her without warning, causing great distress.

A cruel twist of fate befell the young couple, who had lost their only child.