sworn 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of swornnext
as in confirmed

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sworn

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verb

past participle of swear
1
as in cursed
to use offensive or indecent language no one is allowed to swear in this house

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2
as in vowed
to make a solemn declaration of intent swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

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3
as in testified
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact the sworn statement of the witness was presented as evidence

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sworn
  1. confirmed
  2. testified
  3. determined
  4. promised
  5. inveterate
Adjective
  • Currently there are no confirmed cases of HPAI in Michigan in the last 30 days, as of Dec. 5, according to data from the USDA.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
  • That day, the family got a confirmed sighting of Hannah and an unidentified person getting on the train, but she hasn't been seen since reportedly exiting at Pico Station.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of confirmed
Verb
  • Denzel Washington attended this church as a child and testified to being filled with the Holy Spirit after visiting another church with actor Robert Townsend in the 80s.
    Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In 2024, officials from these offices testified publicly about unexplained encounters in the air and underwater, offering mixed views on whether the findings suggest alien technology or even life.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of testified
Adjective
  • The fire was determined to be an accidental electrical fire by police.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • However, Cohen is determined to win a World Series title for Queens, which would be the third in franchise history.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of determined
Verb
  • The president-elect has also promised to shut down the CBP One asylum application app, end catch-and-release, reinstate the Remain in Mexico policy and take decisive action to secure the border as part of his aggressive stance on immigration.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Martin promised to rewrite the song, but Tom Drake — who played Garland’s love interest — convinced him not to scrap it.
    Victoria Edel, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of promised
Adjective
  • An inveterate bus rider of the old No. 6, Eldridge believed in public transportation.
    Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Even diplomats of Iran and North Korea, two of America’s most inveterate foes, can reside in New York city as a result of this unique host status of our country.
    Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of inveterate
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