Oath

Synonyms of oath

• pledge
• promise
• vow

Antonyms of oath

• denial
• disavowal
• retraction

Collocations of oath

take an oath

Frequency: 80 %

Before testifying in court, witnesses must take an oath to tell the truth.

swear an oath

Frequency: 75 %

The new president will swear an oath to uphold the constitution.

break an oath

Frequency: 70 %

He was expelled from the organization for breaking his oath of loyalty.

keep an oath

Frequency: 65 %

She promised to keep her oath of secrecy regarding the classified information.

administer an oath

Frequency: 60 %

The judge will administer the oath of office to the newly elected official.

Idiomatic Expressions for oath

• Phrase: break an oath
  Meaning: to fail to keep a promise or pledge that was made formally and solemnly
  Usage: He was accused of breaking his oath of loyalty to the organization.