Meaning of sworn in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   sworn

   Definitions

   1. bound by or as if by an oath

   Examples

   • « according to an early tradition became his sworn brother »
   • « sworn enemies »

   Synonyms

   • committed

2. Qualitative Adjective

   sworn

   Definitions

   1. bound by or stated on oath

   Examples

   • « now my sworn friend and then mine enemy- Shakespeare »

   Synonyms

   • bound

   Antonyms

   • unsworn