Synonyms for

Sworn

Verb / swɔ:rn / Another word for sworn — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having taken an oath or made a solemn promise

Synonyms & similar words

affirm unsworn aver imprecate verify trust curse avow pledged cuss rely assert mistrust swan blaspheme depone bank swear depose vowed pledged promised committed determined resolved decided assured guaranteed certified attested validated confirmed affirmed asserted avowed averred declared pronounced testified

Synonyms by register

Formal

attested affirmed vouched certified

Informal

promised pledged guaranteed

Literary

besworn vowed

Antonyms

unsworn unattested unverified informal unofficial unauthorized

Common collocations

  • sworn enemy
  • sworn statement
  • sworn to secrecy
  • sworn in
  • sworn brother
  • sworn oath
  • sworn testimony

Word family

noun oath
verb swear
adjective sworn
adverb sworn

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'.

Example sentences

  1. The witness had sworn to tell the truth.
  2. He had sworn loyalty to his country.
  3. The new president had just been sworn in.
  4. She had sworn off junk food.
  5. 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

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