what is smote mean
verb (used with object), smote or (Obsolete) smit; smitten or smit; smiting. 1. 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. 2. to deliver or deal (a blow, hit, etc.) by striking hard. 3. to strike down, injure, or slay: