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troth

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of troth

1 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
Synonyms of troth

oath, pledge, promise, vow, word
Words Related to troth

appointment, arrangement, commitment, engagement, obligation

agreement, compact, contract, covenant

assurance, guarantee, guaranty, undertaking

bail, bond, deposit, gage, pawn, security, token, warranty

2 the act or state of being engaged to be married

  • solemnly announced their troth before the churchʼs congregation
Synonyms of troth

betrothal, engagement, espousal
Antonyms of troth

disengagement

3 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
Synonyms of troth

adhesion, allegiance, attachment, commitment, constancy, dedication, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fastness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty, piety, steadfastness
Words Related to troth

affection, fondness

determination, firmness, resolution

dependability, reliability, trustability, trustiness, trustworthiness
Near Antonyms of troth

alienation, disaffection, estrangement, separation
Antonyms of troth

disloyalty, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, inconstancy, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy, treachery, unfaithfulness

troth

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of troth

to obligate by prior agreement

  • I troth myself eternally to your service
Synonyms of troth

commit, engage, mortgage, pledge
Words Related to troth

affiance, betroth, plight, promise, swear, vow

contract, enlist, enroll (also enrol), sign on, sign up

overcommit
Near Antonyms of troth

renege

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