Words similar to smote

Example sentences for: smote

How can you use “smote” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

David Rakoff: smote
Or this, as Inman battles the three thieves: "[H]e eventually smote the three down to their knees in the dirt of the street so they looked like those of the Romish faith at prayer."
And look up; there goes a Smote, circling in the air.