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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

two-edged sword

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.49 in modern English

Syllables
two-edged s-word
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of double-edged sword: a benefit that is also a liability.

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see two, edged, sword.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

two-edged swords (plural)

Synonyms

double-edged sword

Questions

What does two-edged sword mean?
Synonym of double-edged sword: a benefit that is also a liability.

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