adjective

sworn

sworn

They are sworn enemies.

They are sworn enemies.

He gave a sworn statement to the police.

He gave a sworn statement to the police.

((as adjective)) used before a noun to describe someone who has taken an oath or made a promise They are sworn enemies.

Synonyms: pledged, avowed, declared; Antonyms: unsworn

From Old English 'swerian' meaning 'to take an oath'.

Imagine a witness in court with their hand on a book, having 'sworn' to tell the truth.

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