to strike or hit hard, with or as with the hand, a stick, or other weapon

She smote him on the back with her umbrella.

to deliver or deal (a blow, hit, etc.) by striking hard.

to strike down, injure, or slay

His sword had smitten thousands.

to afflict or attack with deadly or disastrous effect

smitten by polio.

to affect mentally or morally with a sudden pang

His conscience smote him.

to affect suddenly and strongly with a specified feeling

They were smitten with terror.

to impress favorably; charm; enamor

He was smitten by her charms.

to strike; deal a blow. ?

smite hip and thigh. hip 1 ( def. 9 ) .

verb

bash , catch , clout , knock , pop , slam , slog , slug , smash , sock , strike , swat , thwack , whack , wham , whop , agonize , anguish , curse , excruciate , plague , rack , scourge , torment , torture , afflict , attack , belt , blast , buffet , chasten , chastise , clobber , dash , defeat , destroy , hit , slap , smack , visit , wallop