smite: 意味と定義

To inflict a heavy blow on, with or as if with the hand, a tool, or a weapon.

To drive or strike (a weapon, for example) forcefully onto or into something else.

To attack, damage, or destroy by or as if by blows.

To afflict: The population was smitten by the plague.

To afflict retributively; chasten or chastise.

To affect sharply with great feeling: He was smitten by deep remorse.

To deal a blow with or as if with the hand or a hand-held weapon.