betide

/bɪˈtaɪd/
verb
  1. To happen or occur, especially something bad or unfortunate.
    • Woe betide anyone who leaves the gate open.
    • They feared what might betide them if they stayed in the village.
    • Whatever may betide, we will face it together.
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