What is another word for were felled?
Pronunciation: [wɜː fˈɛld] (IPA) 
Were felled can be substituted with several synonyms, depending on the context and the tone of the piece of writing. Some possible synonyms for felled are:
- Cut down: this implies a deliberate and controlled action to bring trees down for a specific purpose, such as timber harvesting or to clear land for development.
- Chopped: this suggests a more labor-intensive and perhaps less precise way of removing trees, such as with an axe or a machete.
- Toppled: this word conveys a sense of suddenness and violence, as if the trees were knocked down by a forceful blow or a strong gust of wind.
- Knocked over: this is a more informal and colloquial way of describing trees that have fallen down, and it can imply a certain degree of carelessness or lack of planning.
