double-edged
adjective
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Definition of double-edged
1 : having two cutting edges a double-edged knife
2a : having two components or aspects a spy with a double-edged mission
b : capable of being taken in two ways a double-edged remark
Synonyms & Antonyms for double-edged
Synonyms
ambiguous, arcane, cryptic, dark, deep, Delphic, elliptical (or elliptic), enigmatic (also enigmatical), equivocal, fuliginous, inscrutable, murky, mysterious, mystic, nebulous, obscure, occult, opaque
Antonyms
accessible, clear, nonambiguous, obvious, plain, unambiguous, unequivocal
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double-edged
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of double-edged
: having two sharp edges
: having two different and opposite parts
: able to be understood in two different ways
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