Sworn

[sworn]

Bound by or stated on oath

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p. p. of Swear.

Adjective S.
bound by or as if by an oath; "according to an early tradition became his sworn brother"; "sworn enemies"

Adjective
bound by or stated on oath; "now my sworn friend and then mine enemy"- Shakespeare


p. p.
of Swear


p. p. of Swear.


Sworn

Sworn , p. p. of Swear. Sworn brothers, originally, companions in arms who took an oath to share together good and bad fortune; hence, faithful friends. -- Sworn enemies, determined or irreconcilable enemies. -- Sworn friends, close friends.

p. p. of Swear.

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Usage Examples

Monarchs ought to put to death the authors and instigators of war, as their sworn enemies and as dangers to their states.

Experience seems to most of us to lead to conclusions, but empiricism has sworn never to draw them.

Well, first of all, we've got to get away from being offended by the truth. We've seen a 41 percent increase in food stamp recipients across the United States of America since President Obama was sworn in in January 2009. That has nothing to do with black, white, Hispanic or whatever. It's a fact, and we need to, you know, deal with that.

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Other Usage Examples

I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.

Law enforcement officers are never 'off duty.' They are dedicated public servants who are sworn to protect public safety at any time and place that the peace is threatened. They need all the help that they can get.

The U.S. military has done a phenomenal job of creating these facilities almost over-night and dealing with these sworn enemies of America with more respect and dignity than they ever would have considered according our officers had they captured any.

If Scotland and America go to war, I'm afraid I've already sworn in.

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