Synonyms for
Sworn
Definition
having taken an oath or made a solemn promise
Synonyms & similar words
avow
depose
blaspheme
imprecate
affirm
aver
pledged
cuss
rely
bank
assert
curse
mistrust
swan
depone
trust
unsworn
swear
verify
vowed
pledged
promised
committed
determined
resolved
decided
assured
guaranteed
certified
attested
validated
confirmed
affirmed
asserted
avowed
averred
declared
pronounced
testified
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- sworn enemy
- sworn statement
- sworn to secrecy
- sworn in
- sworn brother
- sworn oath
- sworn testimony
Word family
Usage note
The adjective 'sworn' typically refers to something confirmed by an oath, such as a 'sworn statement'. It can also describe a strong, declared commitment, like a 'sworn enemy'.
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Example sentences
- The witness had sworn to tell the truth.
- He had sworn loyalty to his country.
- The new president had just been sworn in.
- She had sworn off junk food.
- He had sworn to get revenge on his enemy.
Quotes
I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson
I have sworn to only die free. - Anonymous
I have sworn to live forever as a slave to my own passions. - Anonymous