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daggerlike Synonyms

Another word for daggerlike

Choosing another word for daggerlike depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Resembling a dagger in shape, sharpness, or point; long, slender, and tapering to a sharp point.

Usage Example

"The desert yucca plant features stiff, knifelike leaves that protect its delicate blossoms from grazing animals."

Strongest
knifelike
Strong
pointed
sharp
spiky
needlelike

• adjective (Context 2)

Piercing, hostile, or fiercely penetrating in expression, tone, or effect.

Usage Example

"The critic's piercing glare across the theater lobby made it clear how much he disliked the performance."

Strongest
piercing
Strong
penetrating
cutting
withering
incisive

Opposites of daggerlike

The opposite of daggerlike shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

blunt
dull
rounded
gentle
kindly
warm
See all opposites of daggerlike

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Daggerlike. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/daggerlike
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