1. Inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon
   "The warrior smote his enemy with his sword"
    
2. Cause physical pain or suffering in
   "smite with the plague";
   - afflict
    
3. Affect suddenly with deep feeling
   "The news of her father's death smote her with grief"

Derived forms: smites, smiting, smote, smitten

Type of: affect, damage, hit, impress, move, strike

Encyclopedia: Smite