oath
Definition
A solemn promise or declaration, often invoking a divine witness or sacred object, to confirm the truth of a statement or commitment to future action.
A profane or obscene expression used to emphasize anger, surprise, or frustration.
A formal pledge of loyalty or allegiance, such as in legal, military, or professional contexts.
Examples
The politician took an oath of office while mentally calculating his next golf handicap.
After stubbing his toe on the coffee table for the third time, he uttered an oath that would make a sailor blush.
She swore a solemn oath to her diet app, only to betray it with a midnight rendezvous involving tacos.
In court, he raised his right hand and took the oath, promising to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth – except about the parking tickets.