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Definition of Smite
Pronunciation: smīt | v. t. | 1. | 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. | | 2. | To cause to strike; to use as an instrument in striking or hurling. | | 3. | 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. | | 4. | To put to rout in battle; to overthrow by war. | | 5. | To blast; to destroy the life or vigor of, as by a stroke or by some visitation. | | 6. | To afflict; to chasten; to punish. | | 7. | To strike or affect with passion, as love or fear. | | v. i. | 1. | To strike; to collide; to beat. | | n. | 1. | The act of smiting; a blow. |
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