Oath (Noun)
Meaning 1
A solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior; "they took an oath of allegiance".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Meaning 2
Profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- He let out a loud oath when he stubbed his toe on the bedframe.
- The politician's use of a oath during the televised debate sparked controversy.
- After the referee made the bad call, the coach shouted an oath that was audible to the entire stadium.
- The writer had to edit out the oath from the actor's monologue to make the script suitable for a family audience.
- The driver let out a string of oaths as he got stuck in the traffic jam on the highway.
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Meaning 3
A commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.