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
2
as in engagement
the act or state of being engaged to be married
solemnly announced their troth before the church's congregation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of troth
Guy Martin, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Their actual exchange of troth must happen in glances, and then, ruinously, they are understood in a different way, when they’re seen by a girl on the hill.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2023
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
Noun
Not for months, but for years, plighting their troth.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Their actual exchange of troth must happen in glances, and then, ruinously, they are understood in a different way, when they’re seen by a girl on the hill.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2023
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for troth
Noun
-
This casual outpost delivers exactly what its setting promises: pizza, salads, burgers and baskets of onion rings, chicken wings and fish and chips.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
-
Bondi also seemed to backtrack from her past promises about the case.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
-
When financial well-being is naturally built into the employee journey, engagement grows without forcing it.—
Marthin De Beer,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
-
Cities must invest in innovative design and technology through engagement with their citizens.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
Noun
-
If anything, the blue-and-red Cubs hat made his allegiance clear.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
9 July 2025
-
Patriotic education does not mean propaganda to produce blind allegiance to the government.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
Verb
-
The Miami native had committed to the Bulldogs just two and a half weeks earlier.—
Marc Weiszer,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
-
By demanding open standards, embracing open-source and choosing partners committed to a collaborative future, organizations can finally break free from the shackles of vendor control and build an IT ecosystem that truly serves their strategic ambitions.—
Rajat Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
-
The Grammy nominee first exchanged vows with model and waiter Ojani Noa, to whom she was married from early 1997 to June 1998.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
17 July 2025
-
Sky News reported that the Thai government has now vowed to expand its investigation as concern about monks breaking celibacy vows has grown across the country.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
17 July 2025
Noun
-
The social math was layered: Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King could be counted as the bride’s guests, but Winfrey, in particular, is a brilliant content creator and mogul and has every pertinent reason to show up to celebrate the betrothal of the owner of Amazon MGM.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
-
Standing in the lovers’ way is Brandon’s lower rank, Mary’s betrothal to the French king, and the occasional assassination plot.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
18 June 2024
Noun
-
From July 18-20, members of Bruster’s Sweet Rewards loyalty program can earn double points on all purchases.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
-
Book Now Auberge Resorts Collection does not have a loyalty program.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
Verb
-
These attacks again underscore the autonomous region’s urgent need for air defense systems, which the United States has pledged to supply.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
-
Texas officials have also pledged to analyze the emergency response and make changes as needed.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Troth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troth. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share