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Meaning
Noun
●
A
solemn
pledge
or
promise
that
invokes
a
deity
, a
ruler
, or another
entity
(not
necessarily
present) to
attest
the
truth
of a
statement
or
sincerity
of
one's
desire
to
fulfill
a
contract
or
promise
.
●
A
statement
or
promise
which is
strengthened
(affirmed) by such a pledge.
●
A
light
,
irreverent
or
insulting
appeal
to a
deity
or other entity.
●
A
curse
, a
curse
word.
Verb
●
In Directives:
To pledge.
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Wiktionary
Origin
oath
English
ooth
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Pledge
Vow
Avowal
Commitment
Swear Word
Dirty Word
Related
Vows
Obligation
Affidavit
Law
Allegiance
Constitution
Commandment
Covenant
Declaration
Agreement
Confession
Testimony
Appointment
Act
Deed
Duty
Proclamation
Promise
Plea
Priest
Rule
Honor
Amendment
Statute
Honour
Decree
Prayer
Injunction
Apology
Ritual
Ultimatum
Marriage
Petition
Action
Ceremony
Doctrine
Bible
Sacrifice
Statement
Sacrament
Tradition
Marriage Vows
Executive Order
Fifth Amendment
Employment Contract
Code Of Ethics
More
Rhymes
Both
Oath
Thoth
Quoth
Coath
Lowth
Loath
Sloth
Blowth
Slowth
Growth
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