sacred vow
Solemn binding pledge
A sacred vow is a solemn promise treated as inviolable, often made before God or witnesses: marriage vows, monastic vows, a sacred vow to protect her children.
The phrase emphasizes the gravity of the commitment—breaking a sacred vow suggests betrayal of something holy or deeply held, not merely changing one's mind.
- oathFormal binding promise
- sworn oathFormal binding promise
- blood oathVow sealed by bloodshed
- promiseCommitment to act
- solemn promiseFormal binding commitment
covenant · pledge · commitment · wedding · holy matrimony · altar · holy · solemn · binding · eternal · till death · honor · fidelity · marriage · ceremony · unbreakable · temple · priest
- medieval knightsknight, knights, armor, sword, swords
- oathsoath taking, swearing in, oath ceremony, sworn oath, oath of honor
- Medieval Oathsfealty, oath of loyalty, homage, allegiance
- questsquest, seeking, main quest, searching, side quest
- binding agreementscovenant, treaty, pact, oath, pledge
- sacred riteswedding, funeral, burial, cremation, christening
sacred vowempty words
Insincere, meaningless talk
passing fancy · whim · verbal agreement · loose talk · gentleman's agreement
sacred vowoath-breaking
Violating a sworn promise
blasphemy · curse · sacrilege · desecration · unholy alliance
sacred vowbroken promise
Commitment not honored
false oath · lie · betrayal · perjury · empty promise
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