smite

Deal crushing blow

Smite means to strike with a heavy blow, often with devastating force.

The word is biblical and archaic in tone—God smites enemies, plagues smite populations.

Modern use is usually playful or ironic: I shall smite thee.

To be smitten is to be struck, especially by love or infatuation: He was utterly smitten with her.

divine

wrath

Fierce, punishing anger

damnation · plague · curse · thunderbolt · brimstone · almighty · scripture · biblical · apocalypse · prophecy

strike

blow

Move air forcefully

  • hitSuccessful contact or strike
  • slashAngled line or swipe
  • cleaveSplit or adhere

hammer · pummel · bludgeon · bash · wallop · thwack · smash · crush · fell · vanquish

afflict

plague

Deadly epidemic disease

blight · epidemic · suffering · torment · punishment · calamity · catastrophe · disaster · ruin · destruction

emotion

infatuation

Short-lived intense attraction

lovestruck · enchanted · charmed · bewitched · taken · thunderstruck · dazzled · overwhelmed · awestruck · spellbound

Categories
Opposites
physical force/violence

smitecaress

Gentle loving touch

heal · stroke · soothe · gentle touch · comfort

divine/moral action

smitebless

Confer favor upon

spare · forgive · redeem · save · show mercy

effect on recipient

smiteheal

Restore to wellness

restore · repair · mend · aid · help

Phrases
Family

smith, smitten, smiting, smites, smiter, smiters, smittenness

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG