Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smote
verb
/smoʊt/
Definition
To strike or hit with great force.
Examples
- He smote the ground with his sword, creating a deep crack.
- The warrior smote his enemy with unmatched strength, securing victory.
Meaning
The past tense of ‘smite’, it refers to delivering a heavy blow, often used in a literary context to describe a sudden, impactful action.
Synonyms
- struck
- hit
- pounded
- slashed
- blasted
