Synonyms of sworn

sworn 1 of 2

adjective

as in confirmed

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

sworn

2 of 2

verb

past participle of swear

1

as in cursed

to use offensive or indecent language

no one is allowed to swear in this house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cursed
• railed
• cussed
• blasphemed
• damned
• reviled
• execrated
• anathematized
• confounded
• ranted
• fulminated
• imprecated

2

as in vowed

to make a solemn declaration of intent

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• testified
• deposed
• witnessed
• attested
• verified
• borne witness
• vowed
• promised
• vouched

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sworn

Adjective

Gearhart now works as a non-sworn detention deputy at the Denver Contract Detention Facility, also known as the Aurora ICE Processing Center, which is operated by The Geo Group. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 20 May 2026

Gillum then returned to the Chapel Hill police department as a non-sworn employee before leaving for another job by the end of that year, Alex Carrasquillo, communications manager for the Town of Chapel Hill, told CNN. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026

Gillum returned to the Chapel Hill Police Department as a non-sworn employee in 2024 before leaving later that year. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026

State law requires public schools to have either a law enforcement officer or a non-sworn armed guardian. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026

At the time, Samuel Machado was a lieutenant with the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office and his wife, Tammy Machado, was a non-sworn administrative employee. — ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026

And yet, despite that, there had been the weight gain, just enough for the zipper on the Balenciaga to become her sworn enemy. — Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026

Verb

Burne will be sworn-in at the Montgomery Village Board meeting on July 13, but Smith will remain in his role until July 31, officials said. — Judy Pochel, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

California members of Congress sent a letter to recently sworn-in Québec Premier Christine Fréchette in a bipartisan effort urging the premier to consider reopening trade with the United States. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Orlando’s fire chief abruptly announced his retirement this week, just six months after he was sworn into the position. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026

Despite knowing Eleven’s fate in the Netflix series, Brown has a pact with the show’s creator, the Duffer Brothers, and is sworn to secrecy. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 June 2026

Because the district leans heavily Democratic, whoever wins the primary is all but guaranteed to be sworn into Congress next year. — Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 23 June 2026

Law-enforcement officers are sworn to serve the public; repossessors work for banks. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

He was sworn into office in 2019 and was re-elected for a full term in 2022. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 16 June 2026

Victor Lindelof’s pre-match comments smacked of bombast and confidence, the sort of words which are said but not meant, platitudes used to motivate rather than to be sworn under oath. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 June 2026