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Smiting: meaning, definitions and examples

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smiting

 

[ ˈsmaɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

literary use

Smiting refers to striking someone or something with a great force, often used in a figurative or biblical context to describe divine punishment or wrath. It emphasizes a powerful impact, both physically and metaphorically.

Synonyms

blasting, hitting, pummeling, striking

Examples of usage

  • The knight was smiting the dragon fiercely.
  • He believed the storm was a sign of the gods smiting their enemies.
  • The legend tells of a hero smiting the darkness with a single blow.

Translations

Translations of the word "smiting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 golpeando

🇮🇳 मारना

🇩🇪 schlagen

🇮🇩 memukul

🇺🇦 удар

🇵🇱 cios

🇯🇵 打撃する

🇫🇷 frapper

🇪🇸 golpear

🇹🇷 vurma

🇰🇷 타격

🇸🇦 ضرب

🇨🇿 úder

🇸🇰 úder

🇨🇳 打击

🇸🇮 udar

🇮🇸 högg

🇰🇿 соғу

🇬🇪 დარტყმა

🇦🇿 zərbə

🇲🇽 golpeando

Word origin

The word 'smiting' originates from the Old English term 'smitan,' meaning 'to smear, to strike.' It has evolved through the Middle English word 'smitien' and has retained its core meaning of striking or hitting with force. Historically, the term has been associated with various religious texts, particularly in biblical contexts where it often describes divine actions against enemies or sinful behavior. Over time, 'smiting' has transitioned from physical descriptions of violence to include more metaphorical implications in literature and speech, often signifying a significant impact or consequence imposed upon someone.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,100 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.