Word of the day: Smite

Smite: (ps smote, smit, pp smitten, smit): bater, golpear, atingir, afetar,  derrotar, prostrar,comover, inflamar, apaixonar, castigar

Synonyms:bang, bash, bat, belt, biff, bludgeon, bob, bonk, bop, box, bust, clap, clip, clobber, clock, clout, crack, hammer, knock, nail, paste, pound, punch, rap, slam

“…what exactly do you artists do in the studio when you get an idea? “I usually smite my forehead,” the painter replies sarcastically, “and shout ‘Eureka!’?” (www. newsweek, May 27, 2010 )

“… if you think an omnipotent and omniscient god is watching your every move and will smite you for any infraction, that can indeed make for a bit...” (www. newsweek, April 10, 2009 )

Word of the day: Clout

Clout: remendo, pedaço de pano, trapo, golpe, bofetão, influência, poder (político), bater, esbofetear

Synonyms: bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, biff, bop, box, blow, crack, cuff, punch, rap, slam, slap, slug, smack, smash, sock, spank, stinger, stripe, stroke / political influence

“She used her political clout to have another school built.”

“He gave the stubborn handle a solid clout to make it turn.” (www.merriam-webster.com)