double-edged

Speech parts

1. double-edged - Adjective

2. double-edged - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

capable of being interpreted in two usually contradictory ways

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

delphic ironic equivocal backhanded multivalent double-barreled two-edged escharotic

Antonyms

black and white unpaired

Examples

double-edged praise Source: Internet

Achieving this, however, presents a double-edged sword. Source: Internet

As her parents slept mere feet away, she was stabbed a dozen times with a double-edged knife. Source: Internet

A triangular blade was introduced around 1715 and was stronger than the previous single or double-edged models, creating wounds which were harder to treat due to the propensity of healing scar tissue to pull apart the triangular incision. Source: Internet

Former ref and current FOX analyst Dean Blandino didn’t rule on the play either way, but acknowledged the double-edged sword that’s come with making pass interference reviewable. Source: Internet

Generally, these possess double-edged blades, reinforced with a central ridge, a wooden, leather or silver decorated scabbard, and a horn hilt, furthermore they are often still worn decoratively by older men. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

double-double-double double-dye double-dyed double-edged axe double-edged battle-axe double-edged cutlass