1
[ verb ] inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon

Related terms

hit

2
[ verb ] affect suddenly with deep feeling

Examples

"He was smitten with love for this young girl"

Related terms

affect

3
[ verb ] cause pain or suffering in

Synonyms

afflict

Examples

"afflict with the plague" "That debasement of the verbal currency that afflicts terms used in advertisement"

Related terms

damage blight visit affliction

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