oath

Meanings

• profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
• a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
• a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior
  • "they took an oath of allegiance"

Synonyms

curse, curse word, cuss, expletive, swearing, swearword