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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(not comparable) Of a blade, such as a sword or knife, sharp on both edges..
Slander is a double-edged weapon: you can hurt the reputation of another but it diminishes your own reputation that you debase yourself so much.
Use double-edged when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Double-edged means (not comparable) Of a blade, such as a sword or knife, sharp on both edges..
Common synonyms include ambiguous.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Slander is a double-edged weapon: you can hurt the reputation of another but it diminishes your own reputation that you debase yourself so much.
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