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betide

verb

/bɪˈtaɪd/

Meaning

to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone

Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.

Woe betide

happen, occur, befall, transpire

prevent, stop

woe betide, may betide

To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.

to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel

To intimidate or bully someone into doing something

to tie together; to make a legal agreement; to put a cover on a book

To give something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or work done.

To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.