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View synonyms for double-edged

double-edged

[ duhb-uhl-ejd ]

adjective

  1. having two cutting edges, as a razor blade.
  2. capable of acting two ways or having opposite effects:

    a double-edged argument.



double-edged

adjective

  1. acting in two ways; having a dual effect

    a double-edged law

  2. (of a remark, argument, etc) having two possible interpretations, esp applicable both for and against or being really malicious though apparently innocuous
  3. (of a sword, knife, etc) having a cutting edge on either side of the blade
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of double-edged1

First recorded in 1545–55
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Example Sentences

Thanksgiving may be about family, but that comes with an intimidating collection of double-edged swords.

But this public awareness of ED has been a double-edged sword.

As a tool of social activism, plague functions as a double-edged sword.

It's also a double-edged sword that could hurt local Democrats and Republicans alike.

He can wield energy as a weapon now, but it is already proving a double-edged sword.

That afternoon I went back to my orchard, got out my shiny and sharp new double-edged pruning saw, and sawed till both arms ached.

Near by was the guard-house with its grated windows, its iron bars being an appropriate design of double-edged swords and spears.

Father Stanway said it was a double-edged weapon and that those who lived by it risked perishing by it.

But the opportunity was taken to deal a spiteful double-edged thrust at its enemies.

In his belt was stuck a long, double-edged hunting-knife, having its wooden handle neatly bound with black waxed thread.

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