TROTH Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

troth 1 of 2

noun

ˈträth

Definition of troth

as in promise

a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something by my troth, I will not trespass on your precious property

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Relevance

as in engagement

the act or state of being engaged to be married solemnly announced their troth before the church's congregation

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disengagement

as in allegiance

adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty the knight pledged his eternal troth to the defense of the kingdom

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troth

2 of 2

verb

as in to commit

to obligate by prior agreement I troth myself eternally to your service

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renege

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Recent Examples of troth

Noun

Their actual exchange of troth must happen in glances, and then, ruinously, they are understood in a different way, when they’re seen by a girl on the hill. — Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2023 But these and more than 100 other representatives elected to pledge their troth to a man over the ideals of this nation. — Star Tribune, 11 Dec. 2020 After all, every suitor pledging troth is a struggling actor. — Armond White, National Review, 28 Feb. 2020 Every-where, love tokens are as traditional as plighting your troth, or just expressing an interest. — A.a. Gill, A-LIST, 4 July 2018

Recent Examples of Synonyms for troth

Noun

Maybe you’re tempted to overanalyze someone’s tone or a friend’s vague promise.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Without action, values are empty promises, so work through your values and define how they will be embodied through your staff and business practices.

— Joe Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of promise

Noun

Billups, executive director of the central region for Boeing space advocacy and global engagement, enjoys visiting the John Will Anderson Boys & Girls Club in Gary every year.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Such action by governors has had a trickle-down effect on local municipalities and school boards, according to Adam Abutaa, of the Muslim civic engagement organization Emgage Florida.

— BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of engagement

Noun

According to them, Trump’s policies on tariffs, aid, and allies have eroded the United States’ standing, opening the door for people across the world to switch their allegiance to China.

— Adam Y. Liu, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026
Before Haakon's pledge of allegiance, the palace said that Mette-Marit wasn't going to the ceremony.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of allegiance

Verb

Eliminate all doubt and all potential for committing a violation by using a side-by-side or over/under double barrel.

— Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Primary voters tend to be more partisan and ideologically committed, rewarding candidates who take firm positions on the issues propping up their party.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of commit

Noun

When Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer publicly announced their betrothal in 1981, photos of her glittering sapphire engagement ring ricocheted across the globe.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Singer Sam Smith is reportedly engaged to British designer Christian Cowan, according to a source who allegedly overheard the couple discussing their betrothal in the lobby of a Manhattan hotel.

— Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026

Definition of betrothal

Noun

Doing so required a heavy dose of grit with a side of loyalty, exactly how his late father, his mother and all those people in Timber Lake taught him to live.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Rather than directly monetizing the platform, Nvidia can deepen developer loyalty, make its hardware and software a natural choice for deploying AI models, and keep a strategic asset out of competitors' hands.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of loyalty

Verb

As Monty, Nick Searcy plays this scene tearfully, appearing genuinely agonized over how a (40-year-old) kid as good as Jacob could’ve gotten himself into so much trouble, and pledging to get Jacob a good lawyer.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
The government pledged action, including a crackdown on unauthorized medical providers, to prevent more such infections.

— Betsy Joles, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of pledge

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