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| 1. | [ noun ] profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger | |
| Synonyms: | curse swearing expletive swearword cuss curse_word | |
| Examples: | "expletives were deleted" |
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| Related terms: | profanity curse | |
| 2. | [ noun ] 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 vow | |
| Related terms: | assurance commitment Hippocratic_oath affirm vow | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior | |
| Examples: | "they took an oath of allegiance" |
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| Related terms: | promise bayat Hippocratic_oath | |
| Similar spelling: |
oat |
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