smite
//smaɪt//
Verb
smiteInfinitive
smitePresent tense
smotePast tense
smittenPast participle
smitingPresent participle
smitesThird-person singular
1
To strike or hit forcefully, especially with the hand or a weapon.
The knight smote the dragon with his mighty sword.
2
To defeat or conquer decisively; to destroy or ruin.
The army smote the enemy forces and claimed victory.
3
To afflict or attack suddenly with a disease, disaster, or strong emotion.
The village was smitten by a terrible plague.
4
(archaic or humorous) To captivate or charm someone intensely; to be smitten with love.
He was utterly smitten by her charm the moment they met.