n. A solemn appeal to the Supreme Being in attestation of the truth of some statement or the binding character of some covenant, undertaking, or promise; an outward pledge that one's testimony or promise is given under an immediate sense of responsibility to God.n. The form of words in which such attestation is made.n. A light or blasphemous use of the name of the Divine Being, or of anything associated with the more sacred matters of religion, by way of appeal, imprecation, or ejaculation.n. Loosely — An ejaculation similar in form to an oath, but in which the name of God or of anything sacred is not used.n. An imprecation, differing from a curse in its less formal and more exclamatory character: it may be humorous, or even affectionate, among rude and free-living men.n. An exclamatory word or phrase, usually without appropriateness to the subject in hand, expressing surprise, and generally displeasure, though sometimes even approval or admiration.To make to take an oath; put to the oath.To use as an oath; swear by.To call, speak to, or curse with an oath.To swear; use oaths.