Smite/smaɪt/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Old Testament Used in biblical context, representing divine punishment or forceful action. And God smote the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Pro Tip 2/3Intensity Emphasizes the strength of the impact, more forceful than a simple hit. The boxer smote his opponent with a devastating uppercut. Pro Tip 3/3Decisive Action Implies a conclusive or decisive action, often to end a conflict. The hero smote the dragon, ending its reign of terror.