oath

noun

1. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; “expletives were deleted”

   Synonyms

   • curse, curse word, expletive, swearing, swearword, cuss

   Less specific

   • profanity

2. a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury

   Synonyms

   • swearing

   Less specific

   • commitment, dedication

3. a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior; “they took an oath of allegiance”

   Less specific

   • promise

   More specific

   • bayat