Oath

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊθ/

Oath (noun)

  1. A serious promise to tell the truth or do something important.
  2. A rude or offensive word used to express anger or frustration.

Examples

  • He took an oath to serve the community.
  • She made an oath to tell the truth in court.

Common collocations: take an oath, swear an oath, oath of allegiance, utter an oath, curse with an oath

Synonyms of Oath

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Oath

  • in the context of truthfulness and honesty