Pronunciation: /smaɪt/
noun a powerful or damaging blow
A1 The hero in the story used a powerful smite to defeat the villain.
A2 The smite of the hammer against the metal created a loud noise.
B1 The wizard's smite was so strong that it destroyed the enemy's castle.
B2 The warrior's smite was legendary, known throughout the land.
C1 The smite of the gods was said to bring about great destruction.
C2 The smite of fate seemed to be against him as he faced one challenge after another.
verb to strike or hit with a powerful blow
A1 The hero smites the dragon with his sword.
A2 The wizard smote his enemies with powerful spells.
B1 The ancient god was known to smite those who disobeyed him.
B2 The warrior's blade smote through the enemy's armor effortlessly.
C1 The divine being smites the wicked with righteous fury.
C2 The legendary hero was said to smite evil wherever it lurked.
formal The warrior was able to smite his enemies with ease.
informal I'm going to smite that bug crawling on the wall.
slang I'll smite anyone who messes with me.
figurative The sudden storm seemed to smite the town with its fury.
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