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befalling

The word “befalling” has 3 syllables: be-fall-ing

It's pronounced as /bɪˈfɔ.lɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for befalling?

In the thesaurus, “befalling” has 30 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for befalling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for befalling

Antonyms for befalling

Meanings of befalling

  • verb
    1. To fall upon; fall all over; overtake.
    2. To happen.
    3. To happen to.
    4. To fall.
  • noun
    1. A happening; occurrence; chance; event.
  • adjective
    1. Appertaining; appropriate; fitting.

Example Sentences

  • The villagers feared the disaster befalling the nearby towns.
  • News reports described the hardships befalling many families after the flood.
  • She worried about the problems befalling her company during the crisis.
  • The king tried to prevent chaos from befalling the kingdom.
  • Everyone was saddened by the misfortune befalling the community.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to befalling, such as: arising, avoiding, being, betiding, breaking, chancing, coming.

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