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[ noun ] profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

Examples

"expletives were deleted"

Used in print

(Robert Penn Warren, Wilderness....)

He had had the need to understand what life lurked behind the mask of flesh , behind the oath , the banter , the sadness .

Related terms

profanity curse

2
[ noun ] a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury

Synonyms

swearing vow

Used in print

(Ann Hebson, The Lattimer Legend....)

The Federals is making everybody take the oath of loyalty around these parts too '' , he crowed .

After he had gone , Kate asked Uncle_Randolph proudly , `` Would you take their oath '' ?

3
[ noun ] a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior

Examples

"they took an oath of allegiance"

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