Meaning & use
Oaths
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Solemn promises or declarations, often invoking something sacred, to do something or that something is true.
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New citizens recite oaths of allegiance during the naturalization ceremony.
Witnesses must take oaths to tell the truth before testifying in court.
A note on using this word
"Oaths" can also refer to swear words, as in "he muttered oaths under his breath," a secondary sense distinct from formal promises.
Words with a similar meaning
vowspledgespromises
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Profane or blasphemous exclamations; curse words.
He let out a string of oaths after stubbing his toe.
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