= action by which humans or deities make a solemn statement often calling on a higher power to confirm that what is said is true or to punish the speaker if it turns out not to be true
to take an oath, to swear
Vow
= causative action by which humans cause other humans to make a solemn statement often calling on a higher power to confirm that what is said is true or to punish the speaker if it turns out not to be true
to make (someone) swear, to put (someone) under oath, to adjure
Vow
= action by which humans or deities use an oath to solemnly declare that they will be true to other humans or deities
to swear allegiance (to someone)
Revile
literally: to swear (by someone); hence: = action by which humans utter a curse calling on someone's name with the purpose of mocking that person