Dagger

/dˈæɡɐ/

/ˈdæɡɝ/

Dagger

a short weapon with a pointed blade

synonyms : sticker

a typographical symbol resembling a cross or plus sign (+) that is often used to indicate a footnote or reference in written or printed text

synonyms : obelisk

Examples

1. He looked daggers at Mary as if it had all been her fault.

2. The two sides have been at daggers drawn for some months now with no sign of improvement in relations.

3. She and her sister are at daggers drawn.

4. They have been at daggers drawn for weeks over tactics.