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View definitions for fall upon

fall upon

verb as in come at

verb as in lunge

verb as in pounce

verb as in strike

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Example Sentences

We need to ask that hand of protection and blessings of our Father again to fall upon our nation.

Where Proust lays strictures, they fall upon the civilians at home.

Its ultimate effect will not fall upon them, but will serve merely to alter the direction of human effort.

He had already hinted at the disaster which might fall upon Sir Hugh if he refused to obey.

The prophet describes the judgments that shall fall upon the people, and invites them to fasting and prayer.

Were I of less girth I would flit through the window and fall upon my knees at your feet.

After many benefits, great affliction shall fall upon the ten tribes, for their ingratitude to God.

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On this page you'll find 224 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to fall upon, such as: bedevil, beleaguer, besiege, embarrass, invade, and overrun.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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