dual-edged swords

A form of dual-edged sword — Synonym of double-edged sword: a benefit that is also a liability.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of dual-edged sword
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APA

dual-edged swords. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dual-edged%20swords

MLA

“dual-edged swords.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dual-edged%20swords. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dual-edged swords,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dual-edged%20swords.

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