To strike forcefully, especially in a biblical or poetic sense; to hit with great force or power.
From Old English 'smitan,' related to Germanic roots meaning 'to smear' or 'to strike.' The word appears extensively in the King James Bible, giving it a righteous or divine connotation.
'Smite' is one of English's most biblical words, appearing in the King James Bible's descriptions of God's punishments. It carries such weight that gamers use it for powerful strikes, and it's been a go-to word for fantasy writers for centuries.
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