Sworn — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb

Meaning & Definition of Sworn

Sworn (adjective)

  1. as in confirmed, inveterate

Sworn (verb)

  1. to use offensive or indecent language
  2. to make a solemn declaration of intent
  3. to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact

Sworn (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in confirmed, inveterate

    similar: confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, determined, intent, resolute, ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, gung ho, impassioned, passionate, serious, unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering, dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustworthy, trusty, constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast, good, loyal, pious, staunch, steadfast, steady, true, true-blue
    opposite: disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue, irresponsible, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy, faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering, dubious, irresolute, shaky, uncertain, apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested

Sworn (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to use offensive or indecent language

    "no one is allowed to swear in this house"

    similar: blasphemed, cursed, cussed
    related: anathematized, confounded, damned, execrated, imprecated, fulminated, railed, ranted, reviled

  2. to make a solemn declaration of intent

    "swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth"

    similar: covenanted, pledged, promised, vowed, given one's word
    related: affianced, betrothed, plighted, trothed, acceded, agreed, assented, consented, contracted, engaged, ensured, guaranteed, undertaken, affirmed, asserted, averred, avouched, avowed, declared, insisted, warranted

  3. to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact

    "the sworn statement of the witness was presented as evidence"

    similar: attested, deposed, testified, witnessed, borne witness
    related: verified, vouched, promised, vowed

Related Entry: Swear (verb)

Swear is a different word from Sworn. The synonyms below are for swear, not for sworn.

  1. to use offensive or indecent language

    "no one is allowed to swear in this house"

    similar: blaspheme, curse, cuss
    related: anathematize, confound, damn, execrate, imprecate, fulminate, rail, rant, revile

  2. to make a solemn declaration of intent

    "swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth"

    similar: covenant, pledge, promise, vow, give one's word
    related: affiance, betroth, plight, troth, accede, agree, assent, consent, contract, engage, ensure, guarantee, undertake, affirm, assert, aver, avouch, avow, declare, insist, warrant

  3. to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact

    "the sworn statement of the witness was presented as evidence"

    similar: attest, depose, testify, witness, bear witness
    related: verify, vouch, promise, vow

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sworn

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sworn:

confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, determined, intent, resolute, ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, gung ho, impassioned, passionate, serious, unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering, dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustworthy, trusty, constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast, good, loyal, pious, staunch, steadfast, steady

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Sworn

Words with the opposite meaning of Sworn:

disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue, irresponsible, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy, faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering, dubious, irresolute, shaky, uncertain, apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested

Related Words for Sworn

anathematized, confounded, damned, execrated, imprecated, fulminated, railed, ranted, reviled, affianced, betrothed, plighted, trothed, acceded, agreed, assented, consented, contracted, engaged, ensured, guaranteed, undertaken, affirmed, asserted, averred, avouched, avowed, declared, insisted, warranted

Words & Phrases Containing Sworn

sworn statement, could have sworn

Frequently Asked Questions about Sworn

What does "Sworn" mean?

"Sworn" means as in confirmed, inveterate. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: as in confirmed, inveterate. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Sworn"?

Other words for "Sworn" include confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, determined, intent, resolute, ardent and avid. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sworn" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sworn"?

There are 87 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sworn". Common alternatives include confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, determined, intent, resolute, ardent, avid, enthusiastic and fervent.

What is the opposite of "Sworn"?

Antonyms of "Sworn" include disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant and traitorous.

How do you use "Sworn" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sworn" in a sentence: "no one is allowed to swear in this house"; "swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth"; "the sworn statement of the witness was presented as evidence".

Is "Sworn" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sworn" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

What is another word for "Sworn" meaning "as in confirmed, inveterate"?

When "Sworn" (adjective) means as in confirmed, inveterate, synonyms include confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, determined, intent and resolute. Opposites in this sense include disloyal, faithless, false and fickle.

What is another word for "Sworn" meaning "to use offensive or indecent language"?

When "Sworn" (verb) means to use offensive or indecent language, synonyms include blasphemed, cursed and cussed.