smite

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to strike with a firm blow

   He vowed to smite his enemies with all his might.

2. 2
   verb

   to defeat or conquer

   The hero was destined to smite the evil forces.

3. 3
   verb

   to affect strongly or suddenly, often with a feeling or emotion

   She was smitten with love at first sight.

4. 4
   verb

   to kill or destroy (biblical or archaic)

   The plague was sent to smite the wicked.

From Proto-Germanic *smitaną ('to smear, strike'), via Old English smitan ('to smear, defile') and Middle English smiten ('to strike, hit') into Modern English smite ('to strike with a firm blow').

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