To strike; to inflict a blow
upon with the hand, or with any instrument held in the hand, or with a
missile thrown by the hand; as, to smite with the fist, with a
rod, sword, spear, or stone.
To cause to strike; to use as an instrument
in striking or hurling.
To destroy the life of by beating, or by
weapons of any kind; to slay by a blow; to kill; as, to smite
one with the sword, or with an arrow or other instrument.
To put to rout in battle; to overthrow by
war.
To blast; to destroy the life or vigor of,
as by a stroke or by some visitation.
To afflict; to chasten; to
punish.
To strike or affect with passion, as love
or fear.
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