Meaning of sworn in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  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

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    sworn

    Definitions

    1. bound by or stated on oath

    Examples

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

    Synonyms

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Famous quotes

  • « Experience seems to most of us to lead to conclusions, but empiricism has sworn never to draw them. »
    George Santayana
  • « Well, first of all, we've got to get away from being offended by the truth. We've seen a 41 percent increase in food stamp recipients across the United States of America since President Obama was sworn in in January 2009. That has nothing to do with black, white, Hispanic or whatever. It's a fact, and we need to, you know, deal with that. »
    Allen West
  • « Every profession will have its rogues, of course, no matter what oaths are sworn, but many health care professionals have a real commitment to serving the best interests of their clients. »
    Peter Singer
  • « I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. »
    Thomas Jefferson
  • « Monarchs ought to put to death the authors and instigators of war, as their sworn enemies and as dangers to their states. »
    Elizabeth I

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