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double-edged

[duhb-uhl-ejd] / ˈdʌb əlˈɛdʒd /

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backhanded adj.
ironic adj.
ironic/ironical adj.
sharp adj.

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

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double-edged

Our water system’s decentralized, fragmented nature, perhaps a bit like our electoral system, is a double-edged sword, inasmuch as its vulnerabilities are atomized—at least a single hacker can’t contaminate all the water in the country.

From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026

‘It’s a double-edged sword’: My husband got a $42,000 bonus.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

"In California, atmospheric rivers are a double-edged sword," Mimi said.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026

The double-edged sword of fandom hasn’t stopped Wolfhard or his musically-inclined “Stranger Things” co-stars from pursuing this path.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

He drew his sword and showed it to her; a longsword adroitly shrunken to suit a boy of twelve, gleaming blue steel, castle-forged and double-edged, with a leather grip and a lion's-head pommel in gold.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

double-edged

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