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smitten

The correct spelling is smitten.

How to pronounce smitten

/ˈsmɪtən/
verb

IPA: /ˈsmɪtən/

Say it like: Smi-tte-n

The correct spelling is smitten. 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.

Meanings

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.

adjective

  1. 1.Affected by an act of smiting.

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