smite meaning

UK /smaɪt/ US 1 syllable

smite (verb): inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon.

smite has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

smite as a verb

  1. inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon

    Type of: hit

  2. affect suddenly with deep feeling
    • He was smitten with love for this young girl

    Type of: affect

  3. cause physical pain or suffering in
    • afflict with the plague

    Synonyms: afflict

    Type of: damage

    Kinds: visit, blight

How to pronounce smite

smite is pronounced /smaɪt/ in British English. It has 1 syllable.

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