oath

• Sustantivo que designa una promesa o declaración solemne, a menudo invocando a un testigo divino, sobre acciones futuras o la veracidad, o una expresión de fuerte emoción o maldición.

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.

   juramento, maldición

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblasphemycursecussexpletiveimprecationobscenityprofanityswearword

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.

   Juramento de decir la verdad

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaffirmationpledgeswearingvow

3. Solemn promiseB2formal

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

   Juramento solemne

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaffirmationcovenantpledgevowword of honor