smiting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of striking or inflicting harm on something or someone.

• Verb

  An archaic term for the act of smiting or striking down an enemy in battle.

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Variants

List of all variants of smiting that leads to same result
smite , smiter , smiters , smites , smiting , smitten , smote

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to strike' or 'to hit'. Derived from the Old English word 'smitan'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'smiting' was used in Old English poetry to describe the act of striking down an enemy in battle.

2. In some ancient cultures, the act of smiting was believed to bring good luck and ward off evil.

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Related Concepts

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1. Striking: Related concept: The act of hitting or making contact with something or someone.

2. Inflicting harm: Related concept: The act of causing injury or damage to something or someone.

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Culture

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In medieval literature and art, 'smiting' was often depicted as a heroic act, representing strength and bravery. It was also used metaphorically to describe the impact or effect of an event or action.

How to Memorize "smiting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of striking or hitting an object or person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'smiting' with the idea of striking or hitting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Smiting is hitting something with a might'

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