smiting
ˈsmaɪtɪŋ
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Definition of smiting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
impactDatedcausing a strong impact or effectDated
  • The smiting force of the storm was overwhelming.
potent striking
2.
mythologyDatedstriking with divine or powerful forceDated
  • The smiting wrath of the gods was feared by all.
hitting striking
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Origin of smiting

Old English, smitan (to smear)

Examples of smiting in a sentence

  • His smiting words left a lasting impression on the audience.
  • The smiting power of the hero was legendary.
  • Legends spoke of a smiting force that protected the land.

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  1. French:frappant, foudroyant, ...
  2. German:verheerend, zerschmetternd, ...
  3. Italian:travolgente, potente, ...
  4. Spanish:devastador, castigador, ...
  5. Portuguese:arrasador, punitivo, ...
  6. Chinese:猛烈的, 神力打击的, ...
  7. Japanese:強烈な, 打ち砕く, ...
  8. Arabic:ساحِق, مهلك, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַכֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:сокрушительный, карательный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вражаючий, каральний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रभावशाली, विनाशकारी, ...
smite
smaɪt
smittensmote

Definition of smite - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
violent killDatedkill violently or slayDated
  • The warrior smote his enemy in battle.
annihilate dispatch slay
2.
actionDatedstrike with a heavy blow or blowsDated
  • The blacksmith smote the iron with his hammer.
bash hit pummel
3.
punishDatedafflict or chasten as punishmentDated
  • The plague smote the land as a punishment.
hit punish strike
4.
emotionRareaffect suddenly with deep feelingRare
  • He was smitten with remorse after the argument.
affect impress strike
5.
divine forceRarestrike down or kill with godly forceRare
  • The god smote the villain with a thunderbolt.
hit slay strike
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Origin of smite

Old English, smitan (to smear)

Examples of smite in a sentence

  • The hero was destined to smite the evil sorcerer.
  • He vowed to smite his enemies with all his might.
  • The warrior smote the ground with his sword in anger.
  • The gods threatened to smite the wicked.
  • He vowed to smite his enemies with justice.
  • She was smitten with joy at the surprise party.

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  1. French:tuer, frapper, ...
  2. German:erschlagen, schlagen, ...
  3. Italian:trucidare, colpire, ...
  4. Spanish:matar, golpear, ...
  5. Portuguese:abater, golpear, ...
  6. Chinese:击杀, 重击, ...
  7. Japanese:打ち倒す, 打つ, ...
  8. Arabic:قَتَلَ, ضَرَبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁחוֹט, לְהַכּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:поражать, ударить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:убити, вдарити, ...
  12. Hindi:वध करना, पीटना, ...

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