After losing the duel, Mara laughed and said, "Next round, I will smite you."
In the chat, his dramatic "I will smite you" made the whole threat sound like role-play.
The mock prophecy warned, "Defy the old law and thunder will smite you."
The knight raised his sword and vowed, "I shall smite you for this betrayal."
Touch that cursed gem again and I will smite you before sunset.
Similar words
I will strike you down
I will defeat you
I will strike you
you will be punished
I will punish you
Meanings
Threaten dramatic punishment
fantasy
informal
A blunt threat that someone will be struck, defeated, or punished with dramatic force, usually in playful fantasy, biblical, or game-like speech.
Examples
Touch that cursed gem again and I will smite you before sunset.
The knight raised his sword and vowed, "I shall smite you for this betrayal."
After losing the duel, Mara laughed and said, "Next round, I will smite you."
The mock prophecy warned, "Defy the old law and thunder will smite you."
In the chat, his dramatic "I will smite you" made the whole threat sound like role-play.
Similar words
I will strike you
I will punish you
I will defeat you
I will strike you down
you will be punished
Etymology
Built from smite, an old verb for striking, attacking, or punishing. It comes from Old English smītan, a word once tied to smearing or staining before the forceful strike and punish senses became dominant.
FAQ
What does smite you mean?
Smite you means that someone will strike, defeat, or punish another person in a dramatic way.
Is smite you a normal modern phrase?
Smite you is not ordinary everyday wording. It sounds old-fashioned, biblical, playful, or fantasy-like.
Is I will smite you grammatical?
Yes. I will smite you is a full sentence using smite after the future marker will.
What is the difference between smite you and smitten with you?
Smite you is about striking or punishing. Smitten with you means strongly attracted or charmed.
Can smite you be used as a joke?
Yes. It often works as mock-serious dialogue, especially in games, role-play, or exaggerated banter.
Where does smite you come from?
It comes from smite, an old English verb meaning to strike, attack, or punish.
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