Smiting

Pronunciation: /ˈsmɪt/

Smiting (verb)

  1. To hit someone or something with great force.
  2. To punish someone harshly, often by a higher power.
  3. To affect someone deeply, often emotionally or mentally.

Examples

  • The warrior smote the enemy with his sword.
  • She smote the ball with all her strength.

Common collocations: smite the enemy, smite with force, smite the wicked, smite with wrath, smitten by love

Synonyms of Smiting

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Smiting

  • — when referring to preventing harm
  • — when referring to guarding against attacks