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
