as in to smack
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
he shall smite his enemies with a mighty fist
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Recent Examples of smite
The couple, who revealed their engagement on Instagram late Wednesday night, have been smitten with each other for over a year, after first revealing their relationship last December.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Prince’s iconic guest appearance on New Girl came about because he was smitten with star Hannah Simone.
—John Russell, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
She’s come a long way from being smitten by a guy who gets booed at conferences.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2024
Ethan Slater as Boq Woodsman Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student at Shiz University is smitten with Glinda while being the object of Nessarose’s affections.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Prince’s iconic guest appearance on New Girl came about because he was smitten with star Hannah Simone.
—John Russell, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
She’s come a long way from being smitten by a guy who gets booed at conferences.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2024
Ethan Slater as Boq Woodsman Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student at Shiz University is smitten with Glinda while being the object of Nessarose’s affections.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smite
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Don't let the small can fool you though, this high will smack you in the face.Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Freeman, who had been struggling through an ankle injury, smacked the first pitch from Nestor Cortes 413 feet in the 10th inning of Game 1 for the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history.NBC Los Angeles, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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But before this could happen, Congress hit another 20-year pause button and extended their copyright term to 95 years.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2025
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Japan's fertility rate hit a low of 1.20 births expected per woman's lifetime last year, well below the replacement rate of 2.1.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Kerby Joseph came over and pushed Jennings into the stands while Arnold slapped the player in the helmet.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Super Mario 64 has such spectacular vibes, with bright, colorful graphics, music that absolutely slaps, and level design that, while basic, is more than good enough to get the job done.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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The night ended disastrously for Hill as Pereira knocked him out 3:14 into the first round.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Sciarra, the Rose Bowl MVP, knocked on the Buckeyes’ locker room door and wanted to talk with Griffin but was turned away.Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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His bullets struck two officers—who are in stable condition—before officers returned fire.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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The necklace appears to have a small star and other tiny holes punched into it, and the black-and-green yoga mat includes various intricate designs.Abigail Adams, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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That same month, an American Airlines flight bound for Montana was diverted to Texas after a passenger punched a flight attendant multiple times.CNN, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Brainard was additionally charged with intimidation; 18-year-old Kevin Carroll, who allegedly slammed the victim's head into the car door, is accused of assault and battery with a deadly weapon.Christina Coulter, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Cops said Michael Colonna, 35, crossed over the center yellow line and slammed into Dora Salmeron, 53, according to Newsday.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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At the end of the clip, the plane lands successfully at Madeira and passengers clap loudly for the pilot.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Then maybe a half hour before the partial eclipse began, the clouds started breaking up, the sun popped out, and people were clapping.Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Smite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smite. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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