Damocles

Synonyms for "damocles"

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It's like living with the sword of Damocles hanging over my head.

Source: tatoeba (11533443)

Direct democracy is a blessing for the citizen and a sword of Damocles for the politician.

Source: tatoeba (12236909)

Nuclear weapons are like the sword of Damocles, threatening humanity with extinction.

Source: tatoeba (12943876)

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