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Oath

noun

/oʊθ/

Meaning

a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement

a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness

The doctor took an oath to help patients.

She took an oath to tell the truth in court.

swear an oath

vow, pledge, promise, swear, declaration

Entry 1

vow, pledge, promise, swear

Entry 2

pledge, vow, promise, declaration

denial, refusal, breach, lie, dishonesty, betrayal

Entry 1

denial, refusal, breach

Entry 2

lie, dishonesty, betrayal

take oath, under oath, oath of office, take an oath, swear an oath, break an oath

Entry 1

take oath, under oath, oath of office

Entry 2

take an oath, swear an oath, break an oath

A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.

breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations

An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.

An established or official way of doing something; a series of actions conducted in a certain order.

a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep