1. strikes forcefully with the hand or a weapon
Usage: archaic or literary
2. affects suddenly and powerfully
Usage: literary
3. defeats decisively
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The warrior smites his enemy with a mighty blow.
• Lightning smites the tall oak tree.
• Guilt smites her conscience after the lie.
• The plague smites the ancient city.
• He smites the ball with his bat.
• Remorse smites him for his harsh words.