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smote

The correct spelling is smote.

How to pronounce smote

/sməʊt/
verb

IPA: /sməʊt/

Say it like: Smo-te

The correct spelling is smote. 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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