verb trans
archaic or literary
to strike (something or somebody) sharply or heavily, esp with an implement held in the hand
to kill, injure, or damage (somebody or something), esp with sharp or heavy blows
smitten by her beauty
to attack, afflict, or affect suddenly and powerfully
smitten with grief
to attract (somebody) strongly
to attack or afflict (somebody or something) suddenly and injuriously
smitten by disease
to have a sudden powerful effect on (somebody or something)
smitten with grief
to attract (somebody) strongly
archaic, literary (often + on/upon) to beat down or come forcibly
smiter noun
[Old English smītan]