smite
verb (used with object)
to strike or hit hard, with or as with the hand, a stick, or other weapon.
have been smiting
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present perfect progressiveof smite.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Johnny’s generous heart must have been smiting him sorely, now that his heat and excitement had had time to cool a little.
From Gold by White, Stewart Edward
