sworn
/swɔrn/
verb
- Past participle of swear: to make a serious promise or statement, often calling on a sacred or binding authority.
- He has sworn to protect the kingdom with his life.
- The president was sworn into office last January.
- She had sworn never to reveal the secret.
- Past participle of swear: to use offensive or profane language.
- The sailor had sworn a few times during the storm.
- He has sworn loudly at the driver who cut him off.
- She has never sworn in front of her parents.
Synonyms
adjective
- Declared or promised in a formal, serious way, often with an oath.
- The witness gave a sworn statement to the court.
- He is a sworn member of the organization, bound by its rules.
- She made a sworn promise to tell the truth.
- Completely determined or committed to a particular role or state, especially an enemy or opponent.
- The two politicians have been sworn enemies for decades.
- They became sworn rivals after the competition.
- She is a sworn defender of animal rights.