Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

smit

verb
/smɪt/
Definition
To strike or hit with force.
Examples
  • He was smit by the beauty of the landscape.
  • The knight smit his foe with a single blow.
  • Lost in thought, she was smit by a sudden realization.
Meaning
The word ‘smit’ is often used in historical or poetic contexts, describing a strong, decisive action of hitting or affecting someone or something.
Synonyms
  • strike
  • hit
  • smite
  • impact
  • affect