smite (Meaning)

Wordnet

smite (v)

inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon

affect suddenly with deep feeling

cause physical pain or suffering in

Webster

smite (v. t.)

To strike; to inflict a blow upon with the hand, or with any instrument held in the hand, or with a missile thrown by the hand; as, to smite with the fist, with a rod, sword, spear, or stone.

To cause to strike; to use as an instrument in striking or hurling.

To destroy the life of by beating, or by weapons of any kind; to slay by a blow; to kill; as, to smite one with the sword, or with an arrow or other instrument.

To put to rout in battle; to overthrow by war.

To blast; to destroy the life or vigor of, as by a stroke or by some visitation.

To afflict; to chasten; to punish.

To strike or affect with passion, as love or fear.

Webster

smite (v. i.)

To strike; to collide; to beat.

Webster

smite (n.)

The act of smiting; a blow.

smite Sentence Examples

  1. The avenging angel smote the wicked with fire and brimstone.
  2. The lightning smote the tree, leaving it a charred ruin.
  3. The righteous warrior smote his enemy's hordes with unwavering resolve.
  4. The plague smote the city, killing thousands in its relentless grip.
  5. The hammer of Thor smote the forces of evil with thunderous force.
  6. The sword of justice smote the corrupt politician, severing his reign.
  7. The storms smote the ship, threatening to engulf it in its furious embrace.
  8. The hunter's arrow smote the deer, ending its life in the blink of an eye.
  9. The wrath of God smote the disobedient, sending them to eternal damnation.
  10. The rising sun smote the mountaintop, casting a golden glow over the land below.

FAQs About the word smite

inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon, affect suddenly with deep feeling, cause physical pain or suffering inTo strike; to inflict a blow

slap,smack, bat, knock, swipe, slam, strike, bang, clap, hit

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The avenging angel smote the wicked with fire and brimstone.

The lightning smote the tree, leaving it a charred ruin.

The righteous warrior smote his enemy's hordes with unwavering resolve.

The plague smote the city, killing thousands in its relentless grip.