Smiting
/ˈsmaɪ.tɪŋ/noun
The act of striking someone or something with a firm blow.
Did you know?In ancient texts, 'smiting' often referred not just to physical blows, but to divine punishment, invoking the wrath of gods.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*smei-
“to wipe out, destroy”
Old English
Old English
smitan
“to strike or hit, often with a weapon or fist”
Middle English
Middle English
smiten
“to strike, particularly in a violent or sudden manner”
Modern English
English
smiting
“the gerund form of 'smite', indicating the act of striking or hitting with force.”