OATH

/ˈəʊθ/
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Definition

/ˈəʊθ/
noun
  1. A solemn pledge or promise, appealing to a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest to the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
  2. A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.
    “After taking the oath of office, she became the country's forty-third premier.”
  3. A light, irreverent or insulting appeal to a deity or other entity.
  4. A curse, a curse word.
verb
  1. To pledge.

Source: Wiktionary

Hooks

Front hooks: L-OATH

Back hooks: OATH-S

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