smite

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for smite

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smite : තදින් පහර දෙනවා

smite definition

Transitive verb.

  1. 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.
  2. To cause to strike; to use as an instrument in striking or hurling.
  3. 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.
  4. To put to rout in battle; to overthrow by war.
  5. To blast; to destroy the life or vigor of, as by a stroke or by some visitation.
  6. To afflict; to chasten; to punish.
  7. To strike or affect with passion, as love or fear.

Intransitive verb. To strike; to collide; to beat.

Noun. The act of smiting; a blow.