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befalls

The word “befalls” has 2 syllables: be-falls

It's pronounced as /bɪˈfɔlz/

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

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

Synonyms for befalls

Antonyms for befalls

Meanings of befalls

  • noun
    1. Case; instance; circumstance; event; incident; accident.
  • verb
    1. To fall upon; fall all over; overtake.
    2. To happen.
    3. To happen to.
    4. To fall.

Example Sentences

  • Nobody knows what fate befalls the lost travelers.
  • Trouble often befalls those who ignore important warnings.
  • The same mistake befalls many inexperienced workers.
  • Misfortune sometimes befalls people without any warning.
  • The king feared the disaster that befalls careless rulers.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to befalls, such as: arises, avoids, betides, breaks, chances, comes, comes about.

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