oath
nounDivide oath into syllables:
oath
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Definition of oath:
- oath (noun):
- a solemn promise, esp. to tell the truth in a court of law
- profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger.
- a solemn attestation of the truth or inviolability of one's words
- a solemn usually formal calling upon god or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
Synonyms for oath:
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