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sworn Definition

sworn (swôrn)

intransitive verb, transitive verb

swear

adjective

bound, pledged, promised, etc. by or as by an oath

sworn Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • affidavit: A copy of the sworn affidavit was obtained at the federal high court.
  • enemy: His sworn enemy from Hong Kong moves in next door in Dorset.
  • testimony: The inquest was conducted by means of sworn testimony.
  • foe: Mumbo Jumbo The masked shaman, Banjo's friend and Gruntilda's sworn foe.
  • oath: It's a sworn oath for magicians not to tell the audience how a trick is done.
  • translator: I'm a translator, a sworn translator of English into Spanish.

Modifying Another Word

lawfully: Perjury A lawfully sworn witness in judicial proceedings deliberately giving false evidence.

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