oath

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее торжественное обещание или заявление, часто с призывом божественного свидетеля, касающееся будущих действий или правдивости, или бранное выражение сильных эмоций.esSustantivo 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.frNom désignant une promesse ou une déclaration solennelle, souvent faite en invoquant un témoin divin, concernant des actions futures ou la véracité d'une affirmation, ou encore une expression de juron ou d'imprécation traduisant de fortes émotions.deEin feierliches Versprechen oder eine Beteuerung, oft unter Anrufung eines göttlichen Zeugen, bezüglich zukünftiger Handlungen oder der Wahrheit einer Aussage; auch ein Fluch oder Kraftausdruck starker Emotionen.ptSubstantivo que designa uma promessa solene ou declaração, frequentemente invocando uma testemunha divina, sobre ações futuras ou veracidade; também pode ser um palavrão ou expressão de emoções fortes.zh表示庄严的承诺或声明，常以上帝等为见证，涉及未来的行为或真实性；也指表达强烈情绪的咒骂语。arاسم 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.

1. Profane or obscene expression B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruРугательствоesjuramento, maldiciónfrJurons et sacresdeFluchptPalavrãozh骂人的话arشتم

   Sinónimos: blasphemycursecussexpletiveimprecationobscenityprofanityswearword

2. Legal promise to tell the truth B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruКлятва говорить правдуesJuramento de decir la verdadfrSerment judiciairedeWahrheitspflicht unter EidptJuramento de dizer a verdadezh宣誓说实话arقسم قول الحق

   Sinónimos: affirmationpledgeswearingvow

3. Solemn promise B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruКлятваesJuramento solemnefrsermentdeEidptJuramentozh誓言arقَسَم

   Sinónimos: affirmationcovenantpledgevowword of honor

• oaths plural form
• oaths' possessive plural form
• oath's possessive singular form