troth

[troʊθ]

troth Definition

• 1. faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or undertaking
• 2. one's word or promise
• 3. truth or verity

Using troth: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "troth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He pledged his troth to her and promised to be faithful.

• Example

  I give you my troth that I will keep your secret.

• Example

  The troth of the matter is that we cannot afford to buy a new car right now.

troth Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for troth

• loyalty
• fidelity
• honesty
• sincerity
• veracity

Antonyms for troth

• distrust
• disloyalty

Phrases with troth

• plight one's troth

  to make a solemn pledge of faith or loyalty to someone

  Example

  They plighted their troth to each other in a private ceremony.

• break one's troth

  to fail to keep a promise or pledge of faith or loyalty

  Example

  He broke his troth to her by cheating on her with another woman.

• to speak troth

  to speak honestly or truthfully

  Example

  I must speak troth and admit that I made a mistake.

Origins of troth

from Old English 'trowth', meaning 'belief, faith, truth'

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Summary: troth in Brief

'Troth' [troʊθ] refers to faith, loyalty, or truth pledged in a solemn agreement or undertaking. It can also mean one's word or promise. Examples include 'He pledged his troth to her and promised to be faithful.' and 'The troth of the matter is that we cannot afford to buy a new car right now.' Phrases like 'plight one's troth' and 'break one's troth' denote making or breaking a solemn pledge, while 'to speak troth' means to speak honestly.