troth
1 of 2noun
ˈträth 
ˈtrȯth,
ˈtrōth,
or with t͟h
1
: loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
pledged my troth
2
: one's pledged word
I don't remember the details or, by my troth, even the gist
Stanley Elkin
Stanley Elkin also : betrothal
troth
2 of 2verb
trothed; trothing; troths
transitive verb
: pledge, betroth
Synonyms
Noun
- oath
- pledge
- promise
- vow
- word
Verb
- commit
- engage
- mortgage
- pledge
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Example Sentences
Noun by my troth, I will not trespass on your precious property solemnly announced their troth before the church's congregation Verb I troth myself eternally to your service.
Recent Examples on the Web Star Tribune, 11 Dec. 2020 After all, every suitor pledging troth is a struggling actor. Armond White, National Review, 28 Feb. 2020 Every-where, love tokens are as traditional as plighting your troth, or just expressing an interest. A.a. Gill, A-LIST, 4 July 2018
Noun
But these and more than 100 other representatives elected to pledge their troth to a man over the ideals of this nation. Star Tribune, 11 Dec. 2020 After all, every suitor pledging troth is a struggling actor. Armond White, National Review, 28 Feb. 2020 Every-where, love tokens are as traditional as plighting your troth, or just expressing an interest. A.a. Gill, A-LIST, 4 July 2018 Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English trouth, from Old English trēowth — more at truth
First Known Use
Noun
12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing troth
troth 1 of 2
noun
1
as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something by my troth, I will not trespass on your precious property Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- promise
- vow
- pledge
- oath
- word
- assurance
- commitment
- obligation
- contract
- covenant
- engagement
- agreement
- arrangement
- gage
- bond
- guarantee
- guaranty
- token
- compact
- security
- undertaking
- deposit
- appointment
- bail
- warranty
- pawn
2
as in betrothal
the act or state of being engaged to be married solemnly announced their troth before the church's congregation Synonyms & Similar Words
- betrothal
- engagement
- espousal
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disengagement
3
as in allegiance
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty the knight pledged his eternal troth to the defense of the kingdom Synonyms & Similar Words
- allegiance
- loyalty
- commitment
- dedication
- devotion
- fidelity
- fealty
- faithfulness
- steadfastness
- constancy
- piety
- adhesion
- attachment
- faith
- devotedness
- affection
- fastness
- fondness
- resolution
- firmness
- determination
- dependability
- reliability
- trustworthiness
- trustiness
- trustability
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- treachery
- falsity
- inconstancy
- unfaithfulness
- perfidy
- faithlessness
- disloyalty
- falseness
- infidelity
- perfidiousness
- alienation
- disaffection
- estrangement
- separation
troth
2 of 2verb
as in to commit
to obligate by prior agreement I troth myself eternally to your service Synonyms & Similar Words
- commit
- pledge
- vow
- mortgage
- betroth
- promise
- plight
- affiance
- swear
- engage
- sign on
- contract
- enlist
- sign up
- enroll
- enrol
- overcommit
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- renege