oath
nounHow to pronounce oath:
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:
affirmation
assurance
avowal
bond
commitment
compact
covenant
curse
curse word
cuss
expletive
pledge
profanity
promise
swearing
swearword
sworn statement
vow
word
word of honour
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Secondary stress refers to the minor emphasis that can occur on additional syllables in longer words, distinct from the primary stress.
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