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- pronunciation:
- smaIt
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
smites, smiting, smitten, smote |
definition 1: |
to hit or strike with great force, esp. with or as if with the hand or a hand-held weapon.
When challenged, a male gorilla may smite his chest.- similar words:
- catch, chop, hit, knock, strike
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definition 2: |
to attack, injure, or kill.
They rose up and smote their enemies. |
definition 3: |
to issue (a blow, hit, or the like) by striking or driving forcefully.
He prepared to smite a blow with his axe.- similar words:
- hit
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definition 4: |
to afflict with a sudden harmful or deadly effect.
Thousands were smitten with smallpox.- similar words:
- strike
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definition 5: |
to create strong, sudden feelings in, esp. feelings of love (usu. used passively).
He was hopelessly smitten with her after only two days. |
related words: |
bat, drop, fall, hit, inflict, smash, visit |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to hit or strike; beat.
- similar words:
- chop, hit, strike
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related words: |
beat |
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derivation: |
smiter (n.) |
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