verb
- present participle of befall; happening to someone, especially something bad or unfortunate
Usage: formal; often used in literary contexts
Examples
- The tragedy befalling the family shocked the entire community.
- She worried about what misfortune might be befalling her son overseas.
- The disasters befalling the region seemed endless.
- He remained calm despite the troubles befalling his business.
- The curse befalling the ancient city was finally broken.
- News of the accident befalling their neighbors spread quickly.