betide

verb
UK: /bɪˈtaɪd/
US: /bɪˈtaɪd/

  1. To happen to someone.

    1. Woe betide anyone who tries to stop me. [ ] [ ]
    2. If any harm should betide him, you will answer for it. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to express a threat or warning of bad consequences.

    1. Harm will betide you if you don't listen. [ ] [ ]
    2. If ill should betide her on the journey, blame no one but me. [ ] [ ]

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The word "betide" in English means: To happen to someone., Used to express a threat or warning of bad consequences..

The phonetic transcription of "betide" is /bɪˈtaɪd/ in British English and /bɪˈtaɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "betide": "Woe betide anyone who tries to stop me.". More examples on the page.