oath

• Substantivo 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.

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.

   Palavrão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblasphemycursecussexpletiveimprecationobscenityprofanityswearword

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 dizer a verdade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaffirmationpledgeswearingvow

3. Solemn promiseB2formal

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

   Juramento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaffirmationcovenantpledgevowword of honor