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pledge vs troth

troth vs pledge

pledge and troth both are nouns.

pledge is a verb but troth is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pledge Yes No Yes No
troth Yes No No No
As nouns, troth is a hyponym of pledge; that is, troth is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pledge:
  • pledge: a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
  • troth: a solemn pledge of fidelity
Other hyponyms of pledge include guarantee, warrant, warrantee, warranty, guarantee, plight, vow.
pledge (noun) troth (noun)
a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something a solemn pledge of fidelity
a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event a mutual promise to marry
someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
pledge (verb) troth (verb)
promise solemnly and formally
bind or secure by a pledge
give as a guarantee
propose a toast to
pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals
Difference between pledge and troth

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