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double-edged

[duhb-uhl-ejd] / ˈdʌb əlˈɛdʒd /
ADJECTIVE
backhanded
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sarcastic
WEAK
ambiguous equivocal sardonic two-edged
ADJECTIVE
ironic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrogant caustic incongruous mocking paradoxical ridiculous sardonic satiric satirical twisted unexpected wry
WEAK
acrid alert backbiting biting bitter burlesque chaffing clever contemptuous contradictory critical cutting cynical defiant derisive disparaging exaggerated implausible incisive ironical jibing keen mordant pungent quick-witted scathing scoffing sharp sneering spicy trenchant uncomplimentary witty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
straight
WEAK
sincere
ADJECTIVE
ironic/ironical
Synonyms
WEAK
acrid alert arrogant backbiting biting bitter burlesque caustic chaffing clever contemptuous contradictory critical cutting cynical defiant derisive disparaging exaggerated implausible incisive incongruous jibing keen mocking mordant paradoxical pungent quick-witted ridiculous sardonic satiric satirical scathing scoffing sharp sneering spicy trenchant twisted uncomplimentary witty wry
Antonyms
WEAK
considerate deferential
ADJECTIVE
sharp
Synonyms
STRONGEST
biting caustic harsh incisive pointed scathing severe stinging
STRONG
cutting short tart
WEAK
acrimonious angry barbed inconsiderate penetrating peppery piercing pungent sarcastic sardonic stabbing thoughtless trenchant unceremonious ungracious virulent vitriolic
Antonyms
STRONGEST
gentle kind mild nice soothing
WEAK
benevolent

Example Sentences

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May’s surprisingly strong jobs report could soon feel like a double-edged sword for borrowers struggling to keep up with inflation and their bills.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The highly diversified business model of Google also acts as a double-edged sword for ad growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

A significant chunk of recent growth has been driven by healthcare spending from an aging population, a trend he described as a double-edged sword.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Gellar wields a double-edged sword: “Buffy” helped shape the landscape of modern TV, but it’s because the show was and is so popular that the role sticks to her no matter where she goes.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Thus did the economics of Big Science create a double-edged sword.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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