| smite |
verb 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., To strike; to collide; to beat., The act of smiting; a blow. |