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affect vs smite

smite vs affect

affect is a noun but smite is not a noun.

affect and smite both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
affect Yes No Yes No
smite No No Yes No
As verbs, smite is a hyponym of affect; that is, smite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than affect:
  • affect: have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
  • smite: affect suddenly with deep feeling
affect (noun) smite (noun)
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
affect (verb) smite (verb)
act physically on; have an effect upon cause physical pain or suffering in
have an effect upon inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon
make believe with the intent to deceive affect suddenly with deep feeling
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
connect closely and often incriminatingly
Difference between affect and smite

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