oath (n.)

  1. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; expletives were deleted

    [ Syn: curse , curse word , expletive , swearing , swearword , cuss ]

  2. a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury

    [ Syn: swearing ]

  3. a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior; they took an oath of allegiance'

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