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   Oath

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   noun

   • 1. a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future action or behavior: "they took an oath of allegiance to the king" Similar vowsworn statementpromisepledgeavowalaffirmationattestationword of honorwordbondguaranteeguarantyarchaic:troth
   • ▪ a sworn declaration that one will tell the truth, especially in a court of law: "each took the oath and then gave evidence"
   • 2. a coarse or blasphemous word or phrase used to express anger or other strong emotion: "he exploded with a mouthful of oaths" Similar swear wordprofanityexpletivefour-letter worddirty wordobscenityimprecationcursemaledictionblasphemyvulgarismvulgarityswearingbad/foul languagestrong languageinformal:cusscuss word

   Word Origin Old Englishāth, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch eed and German Eid.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoath noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Check pronunciation: oath. Definition of oath noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryOATH definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 27, 2024 · 1. countable noun. An oath is a formal promise, especially a promise to be loyal to a person or country. He took an oath of loyalty to the government. 2. singular noun [the N, also on/under N] In a court of law, when someone takes the oath, they make a formal promise to tell the truth.

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   oath noun. Meaning & use. 1.a. Old English–. A solemn or formal declaration invoking God (or a god, or other object of reverence) as witness to the truth of a statement, or to the binding nature of a promise or undertaking; an act of making such a declaration.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOATH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   noun. uk / əʊθ / us. Add to word list. [ C ] a formal promise: an oath of allegiance. They refused to take an oath of (= to promise) loyalty to the king. under oath. If someone is under oath, they have promised to tell the truth in a law court: He denied under oath that he was involved in the crime.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › oathOath - definition of oath by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. A solemn, formal declaration or promise to fulfill a pledge, often calling on God, a god, or a sacred object as witness. b. The words or formula of such a declaration or promise. c. Something declared or promised. 2. An irreverent or blasphemous use of the name of God or something held sacred. 3. An imprecation; a curse. Idioms: take an oath.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › oathOath Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   OATH meaning: 1 : a formal and serious promise to tell the truth or to do something; 2 : an offensive or rude word that is used to express anger, frustration, surprise, etc.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › oathoath | meaning of oath in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary ...

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   oath meaning, definition, what is oath: a formal and very serious promise: Learn more.