smite smite /smaɪt/

verb

1. () Inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon  ( smite )
   inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon
   
2. Cause physical pain or suffering in  ( afflict , smite )
   cause physical pain or suffering in
    Afflict with the plague
   afflict with the plague
   
3. Affect suddenly with deep feeling  ( smite )
   affect suddenly with deep feeling
    He was smitten with love for this young girl
   He was smitten with love for this young girl