Records are particularly scarce for this era, perhaps owing to a long series of natural disasters which befell the capital.
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Befell
//bɪˈfɛl//
Synonyms for "befell" (44 found)
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Verb(1 words)
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A most horrible thing befell him.
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A misfortune befell him.
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Mary's faith helped her get through the tragedy that befell her.
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