oath

• اسم يدل على وعد أو تعهد رسمي مؤكد، غالبًا مع الاستشهاد بالله أو بمقدس، للالتزام بصدق القول أو فعل شيء مستقبلًا، كما يدل على اليمين أو القسم، وعلى السباب أو الشتيمة عند التعبير عن الغضب.

A noun referring to a solemn promise or declaration, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future actions or truthfulness, or a profane expression of strong emotion.

1. Profane or obscene expressionB2informal

   A vulgar or blasphemous word used to express strong emotion, such as anger or surprise.

   شتم

   • He let out a loud oath when he stubbed his toe.
   • She muttered an oath under her breath after the mistake.
   • The driver shouted an oath at the reckless cyclist.

   المرادفاتblasphemycursecussexpletiveimprecationobscenityprofanityswearword

2. Legal promise to tell the truthB2formal

   A formal commitment to tell the truth, especially in a court of law; lying under oath is perjury.

   قسم قول الحق

   • The witness took an oath to tell the whole truth.
   • He was charged with perjury for lying under oath.
   • The judge reminded her of the oath she had taken.

   المرادفاتaffirmationpledgeswearingvow

3. Solemn promiseB2formal

   A serious promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding future actions or behavior.

   قَسَم

   • They exchanged vows and made an oath of loyalty.
   • The knights swore an oath to protect the kingdom.
   • He made an oath to never lie again.

   المرادفاتaffirmationcovenantpledgevowword of honor