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smites

The correct spelling is smites.

How to pronounce smites

verb

Say it like: Smi-tes

The correct spelling is smites. To hit, to strike. For example: "Bob was smitten with Laura from the first time he saw her."

Usage Examples

Bob was smitten with Laura from the first time he saw her.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To hit, to strike.
  2. 2.To strike down or kill with godly force.
  3. 3.To injure with divine power.
  4. 4.To put to rout in battle; to overthrow by war.
  5. 5.To afflict; to chasten; to punish.

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