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double-edged
dou·ble-edged (dŭb′əl-ĕjd′)adj.1. Having two cutting edges: a double-edged blade.2. a. Effective or capable of being interpreted in two ways: double-edged praise.b. Having a dual purpose: combat troops with a double-edged mission.double-edged adj 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. (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) (of a sword, knife, etc) having a cutting edge on either side of the blade dou′ble-edged′
adj. 1. having two cutting edges, as an ax. 2. capable of acting in two ways or having opposite effects or interpretations: a double-edged remark. [1545–55] Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | double-edged - capable of being interpreted in two usually contradictory ways; "double-edged praise"ambiguous - having more than one possible meaning; "ambiguous words"; "frustrated by ambiguous instructions, the parents were unable to assemble the toy" |
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