The young couple broke a piece of gold together, and pledged their troth in the most solemn manner; and it is said the young lady imprecated dreadful evils on herself should she break her plighted faith.
Source: tatoeba (7752071)
Troth
/tɹəʊθ/
Synonyms for "troth" (80 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (16)
Noun(2 words)
adherenceadhesionaffianceallegianceassuranceassureattachmentavouchavouchmentbannsbanns of matrimonybecome engagedbetrothbetrothal
Strong matches (24)
betrothingbetrothmentbona fidesbondbonne foiconstancycontractcontract an engagementcountersigndevotednessdevotionengageengagementespousalfaithfaithfulnessfealtyfidelityfirmnessgood faith
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Noun(1 words)
Related words (40)
Noun(15 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: betrothal, engagement, adherence, adhesion, affiance.
- Sentence evidence is available for troth, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "troth".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "troth"
Keep "troth" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "troth" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "troth", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "troth" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesassuranceengagementexclamationexpressioninterjectionmarriage contractmoral valueoathpledgepromisevirtuevow
More specific
10 entriesCollocations
8 entriesbond of trothin trothkeep trothpledge trothplighted trothsolemn trothswear trothtake troth
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesTranslations
8 translations across 4 languages.
Bulgarian
2 entries- обещание noun (oath, pledge or promise)
- честна дума noun (oath, pledge or promise)
German
4 entries- Treue noun (oath, pledge or promise)
- Treueeid noun (oath, pledge or promise)
- Treuegelöbnis noun (oath, pledge or promise)
- Treueversprechen noun (oath, pledge or promise)
Norwegian
1 entries- troskapsed noun (oath, pledge or promise)
Russian
1 entries- честное сло́во noun (oath, pledge or promise)
Sample sentences
15 total sentences available.
The first lover, a man of very high spirit, then interfered by letter, and insisted on the right he had acquired by his troth plighted with the young lady.
Source: tatoeba (7752074)
Only at her mother's command, sternly uttered, she summoned strength enough to restore to her plighted suitor the piece of broken gold which was the emblem of her troth.
Source: tatoeba (7752087)
Each attempt which the Master made to explain his purpose of departure only proved a new evidence of his desire to stay; until, at length, instead of bidding her farewell, he gave his faith to her for ever, and received her troth in return.
Source: tatoeba (7760596)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "troth"?
Closest matches include betrothal, engagement, adherence, adhesion, affiance.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "troth"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.