befallen

Definitions of befallen
  1. verb
    overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
    synonyms: erfassen, überkommen
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    type of:
    entfachen, entfesseln, erregen, erwecken, evozieren, reizen, stimulieren, wecken, zünden
    call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
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