sworn to

ADJECTIVE

responsible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

answerable culpable guilty liable pledged subject

WEAK

at fault at the helm authoritative bonded bound bound to carrying the load censurable chargeable compelled constrained contracted decision-making devolving on duty-bound engaged executive exposed fettered hampered held high in authority in control incumbent minding the store obligated obliged on the hook open susceptive tied to blame under contract under obligation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

innocent right unaccountable

WEAK

excused exempt free immature immune irresponsible untrustworthy

ADJECTIVE

witnessed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

endorsed supported

STRONG

alleged authenticated substantiated validated verified

WEAK

valid vouched for

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Rachel was sworn to secrecy about the series.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

“Stealing from the very people you are sworn to protect is a profound betrayal of the badge,” Los Angeles County Dist.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

It was considered a symbol of the "Ashes" he had sworn to win back.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

It’s notable that Mr. Trump stopped short of declaring victory over the transnational criminal organizations he has sworn to destroy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

“As a member of the Dawson County Council of Defense, I’m sworn to identify slackers and encourage them to do their patriotic duty.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

sworn to

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