smite
/smaɪt/
verb
- To strike or hit hard, often with a weapon or force.
- The knight smote the dragon with his sword.
- The storm smote the coastal town, causing great damage.
- In the story, the hero smites the villain with a single blow.
- To affect suddenly and powerfully, especially with a strong emotion or affliction.
- He was smitten with love at first sight.
- The community was smitten by grief after the tragedy.
- She felt smitten by a sudden wave of nostalgia.
- To defeat or punish decisively, often in a biblical or figurative sense.
- The army smote its enemies and claimed victory.
- The champion smote all challengers in the tournament.
- The prophet warned that God would smite the wicked.
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