Meaning of the word smite in English

What does smite mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

smite

US /smaɪt/
UK /smaɪt/

Verb

1.

to strike with a firm blow

Example:
The hero will smite his enemies with his mighty sword.
He was smitten by a sudden illness.
2.

to be strongly attracted to someone or something; to be deeply affected by something

Example:
He was completely smitten with her beauty.
The entire town was smitten by the new disease.