Synonyms of oath

oath

noun

ˈōth 

as in promise

a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something

I need your oath that you won't do anything until I've had time to make a decision

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promise
• vow
• pledge
• word
• assurance
• commitment
• troth
• obligation
• contract
• covenant
• agreement
• appointment
• engagement
• arrangement
• guarantee
• guaranty
• security
• undertaking
• token
• compact
• warranty
• bond
• gage
• deposit
• bail
• pawn

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of oath

After pleading not guilty to all 13 counts, including racketeering (violation of the Georgia RICO Act) and three counts of solicitation of violation of oath by a public officer, the case was dismissed in November 2025. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

The Traitors take their oath, and Joe and Tomica are psyched to see each other. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Following the oath, small American flags were waved with pride. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

Magistrate Ana Osan raised her right hand and administered the oath. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026