adj
sworn
swawn
adj
1
Made or declared formally under oath.
"She gave a sworn statement to the police."
"He is a sworn witness in the upcoming trial."
2
Bound by a firm commitment, as if by an oath — often describing enemies or allies.
"The two rivals had been sworn enemies since childhood."
How to Use Sworn
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFormally promised or declared, often under oath — or, informally, fiercely committed (as in "sworn enemies").
Common pairings
sworn statement
sworn testimony
sworn enemy
sworn in
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Etymology
The past participle of swear, from Old English sworen.