Dagger

Synonyms of dagger

• blade
• knife
• shiv

Antonyms of dagger

• defense
• protection
• shield

Collocations of dagger

sharp dagger

Frequency: 70 %

He held a sharp dagger to defend himself.

bloody dagger

Frequency: 60 %

The assassin left behind a bloody dagger at the crime scene.

hidden dagger

Frequency: 45 %

She carried a hidden dagger for protection.

ceremonial dagger

Frequency: 35 %

The king used a ceremonial dagger for special occasions.

rusty dagger

Frequency: 25 %

He found a rusty dagger buried in the old ruins.

Idiomatic Expressions for dagger

• Phrase: double-edged dagger
  Meaning: something that can be both helpful and harmful
  Usage: His sharp wit is like a double-edged dagger, sometimes making people laugh and other times offending them.