Antonyms for take an oath


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ohth
Phonetic Transcription : oʊθ


Definition of take an oath

Origin :
  • Old English að "oath, judicial swearing, solemn appeal to deity in witness of truth or a promise," from Proto-Germanic *aithaz (cf. Old Norse eiðr, Swedish ed, Old Saxon, Old Frisian eth, Middle Dutch eet, Dutch eed, German eid, Gothic aiþs "oath"), from PIE *oi-to- "an oath" (cf. Old Irish oeth "oath"). In reference to careless invocations of divinity, from late 12c.
  • As in promise : verb give word that something will be done
  • As in swear : verb declare under oath
  • As in warrant : verb guarantee, justify, authorize
  • As in acknowledge : verb verbally recognize authority

Synonyms for take an oath

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