sworn
pronunciation
How to pronounce sworn in British English:
UK [swɔ:n]
How to pronounce sworn in American English:
US [swɔrn]
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- Adjective:
- bound by or as if by an oath
- bound by or stated on oath
Word Origin
- sworn
- past participle of swear; sworn enemies, those who have taken a vow of mutual hatred, is from c. 1600.
Example
- 1. Mrs merkel has always been the sworn enemy of class distinctions within the eu .
- 2. But its members are sworn to exalt strict internal brotherhood discipline over religious dogma .
- 3. Ben knows , but I 've sworn him to secrecy .
- 4. A few of us knew what was going to happen , but we were sworn to secrecy .
- 5. During a four-hour standoff , the migrant parents were sworn at .