1. to strike or hit forcefully
Usage: archaic or literary
2. to kill or destroy with a powerful blow
Usage: archaic or biblical
3. to affect suddenly and powerfully
Usage: often used with emotions or afflictions

Examples

• The warrior raised his sword to smite his enemy.
• Lightning seemed to smite the old oak tree.
• The plague smote the entire village.
• He was smitten with guilt over his actions.
• The hero vowed to smite the dragon.
• Grief smote her heart when she heard the news.
• The angel was sent to smite the wicked city.