sworn

• Beschreibt eine Person, die ein formelles, verbindliches Versprechen oder einen Eid abgegeben hat; wird oft im rechtlichen oder offiziellen Kontext verwendet. Bezieht sich auch auf etwas, das durch einen Eid bestätigt oder gebunden ist, oder auf einen erklärten, unversöhnlichen Feind.

Describes a person who has made a formal, binding promise or oath, often used in legal or official contexts.

1. Bound by an oathB2formal

   Committed or bound by a formal promise or oath.

   Vereidigt

   • They are sworn enemies and will never reconcile.
   • He is a sworn member of the secret society.
   • She is a sworn defender of the constitution.

   Synonymeboundcommittedpledged

2. Declared under oathB2formal

   Stated or affirmed formally and legally, as in a court of law.

   Unter Eid

   • The witness gave a sworn statement to the police.
   • He provided sworn testimony during the trial.
   • The document is a sworn affidavit signed by the notary.

   Synonymeaffirmedattesteddeclaredpledged

• Verb, das ein feierliches Versprechen oder einen Eid bezeichnet oder die Verwendung von Vulgärsprache ausdrückt.

A verb used to indicate making a solemn promise or vow, or to use profane language.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Use profane languageA2informal

   To use rude or offensive words, especially when angry.

   Fluchen

   • He swore loudly when he dropped his phone.
   • She swore at the driver who cut her off.
   • Don't swear in front of the children.

   Synonymeblasphemecursecuss

2. Make a solemn promiseB1formal

   To promise or vow something seriously, often under oath.

   Einen feierlichen Eid leisten

   • He swore to tell the truth in court.
   • She swore allegiance to her country.
   • They swore an oath of secrecy.

   Synonymeattestavowcovenantpledgepromisevow

3. Vow or affirm stronglyB2formal

   To state or promise something with great conviction.

   Schwören

   • I swear I didn't take your book.
   • She swore she would never speak to him again.
   • He swore by his honor to complete the task.

   Synonymeaffirmassertattestavowdeclarepledgepromisevow

Phrasal-Variantenswear inswear offswear out