betide
Use Betide in a sentence
verb (used with object)
1.
to happen to; come to; befall: Woe betide the villain!
verb (used without object)
2.
to happen; come to pass: Whatever betides, maintain your courage.
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betide (bɪˈtaɪd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to happen or happen to; befall (often in the phrase woe betide (someone)) | |
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Betide
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Woe betide anyone who deviates from the standard settings.
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