oath
/oʊθ/
noun
- A serious promise, often made in a court of law or as part of a ceremony, to tell the truth or do something faithfully.
- The witness took an oath to tell the truth in court.
- He swore an oath of loyalty to his country.
- The doctor recited the Hippocratic oath before starting her practice.
- A swear word or curse; an offensive expression used to show anger or surprise.
- She bit back an oath when she saw the broken vase.
- The sailor muttered a string of oaths under his breath.
- He let out an oath when he stubbed his toe.