Smite

usgb/smaɪt/
verb

To hit something or someone extremely hard.

David smote the giant with a single stone.
Visual representation of "smite" - to hit something or someone extremely hard

Often appears as...

  • smite down
  • smite someone
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Old Testament

Used in biblical context, representing divine punishment or forceful action.

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And God smote the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.
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Intensity

Emphasizes the strength of the impact, more forceful than a simple hit.

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The boxer smote his opponent with a devastating uppercut.
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Decisive Action

Implies a conclusive or decisive action, often to end a conflict.

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The hero smote the dragon, ending its reign of terror.
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