double-edged
adj1
Of a blade, such as a sword or knife, sharp on both edges.
2
Figuratively Beneficial and harmful at the same time; assisting or contributing in one manner while also creating risk or negative consequences.
- 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.
- Derived terms
- double-edged sword
- Related terms
- cut both ways