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The lord will smite the unholy

🇬🇧 UK //smaɪt// 🇺🇸 US //smaɪt//

Meaning of The lord will smite the unholy

To strike with a firm blow; to inflict a heavy punishment.

In simple words: The lord will punish the wicked.

The lord will smite the unholy in a sentence

• The lord will smite the unholy for their sins.
• In the battle, the champion vowed to smite his enemies.
• The gods will smite those who betray them.
• He felt he would be smitten by fate if he continued his path.
• Legends say that the hero will smite evil whenever it appears.

How to use The lord will smite the unholy

Used in religious or literary contexts. 'Smite' is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone sentence

Memory hint

Think of 'smite' as a mighty strike or blow from above - imagine a lightning bolt.

Related words

Collocations with The lord will smite the unholy

• smite evil
• smite down
• smite with a sword
• smite the wicked
• smite foes

Synonyms for The lord will smite the unholy

• strike
• hit
• smash
• punish
• afflict

Common mistakes with The lord will smite the unholy

• Confused with 'smite' vs 'smite down' which has a slightly different nuance.
• 'Smite' often misused in casual conversation as it sounds too dramatic.
• 'Smite' is often incorrectly used without an object, but it traditionally requires an object.

Frequently asked questions about The lord will smite the unholy

What does The lord will smite the unholy mean?

The lord will punish the wicked.

What is the definition of The lord will smite the unholy?

To strike with a firm blow; to inflict a heavy punishment.

How do you use The lord will smite the unholy in a sentence?

The lord will smite the unholy for their sins.

Can you give another example of The lord will smite the unholy?

In the battle, the champion vowed to smite his enemies.

What are synonyms for The lord will smite the unholy?

Common alternatives include strike, hit, smash, punish, afflict.

What words go with The lord will smite the unholy?

It commonly pairs with smite evil, smite down, smite with a sword, smite the wicked, smite foes.

What are common mistakes when using The lord will smite the unholy?

Confused with 'smite' vs 'smite down' which has a slightly different nuance. 'Smite' often misused in casual conversation as it sounds too dramatic. 'Smite' is often incorrectly used without an object, but it traditionally requires an object.

How do you pronounce The lord will smite the unholy?

US: //smaɪt//, UK: //smaɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is The lord will smite the unholy formal or informal?

"The lord will smite the unholy" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use The lord will smite the unholy?

Used in religious or literary contexts. 'Smite' is not commonly used in everyday conversation.