Punch
Punch verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: after the man had punched the bartender for eighty-sixing him, bouncers stepped in and restrained him until the police could arrive
Smite is a synonym for punch. In some cases you can use "Smite" instead the word "Punch" as a verb or a noun. literary substitute
Smite
Smite verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: he shall smite his enemies with a mighty fist
Nearby Word: smiting
Mutual synonyms
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Smite and Punch. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/punch/smite
Punch & Smite. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/punch/smite>.
Smite or Punch. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/punch/smite.
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