smiter

One who wallops

A smiter is one who smites—who strikes or attacks with force.

The word appears almost exclusively in religious and literary contexts: The Lord is a smiter of the wicked.

In gaming, smiter often describes a character build or class specializing in powerful single strikes.

warrior

combatant

One who fights

attacker · champion · slayer · victor · knight · gladiator · berserker · crusader · militant · aggressor

biblical

wrath

Fierce, punishing anger

judgment · plague · righteousness · almighty · prophet · curse · commandment · covenant · sacrifice · exodus

punisher

avenger

Retribution dealer

castigator · scourge · disciplinarian · corrector · nemesis · vanquisher · destroyer · subjugator · conqueror · oppressor

forge

hammer

Tool for striking nails

  • anvilMetal-shaping block
  • forgeFurnace for shaping metal
  • blowMove air forcefully

strike · pounding · metalwork · ironsmith · mallet · beating · shaping · craftsman · foundry · ironworker

powerful

mighty

Having great power

dominant · forceful · potent · commanding · vigorous · stalwart · invincible · unstoppable · fearsome · thunderous

Categories
Opposites
aggression/harm

smiterdefender

One who guards another

protector · guardian · shielder · savior · rescuer

power dynamic

smitervictim

One harmed by another

smitten · sufferer · prey · target

violent vs peaceful disposition

smiterpeacemaker

Conflict resolution agent

pacifist · reconciler · mediator · appeaser · conciliator

Phrases
Family

smith, smitten, smithereens, smite, blacksmith, smithing, smithy, goldsmith, silversmith

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG