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- [lahyf thret-n-ing]
- /laɪf ˈθrɛt n ɪŋ/
- /laɪf ˈθretnɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahyf thret-n-ing]
- /laɪf ˈθrɛt n ɪŋ/
Definitions of life-threatening word
- adjective life-threatening endangering life: a life-threatening illness. 1
- adjective life-threatening potentially fatal 1
- adjective life-threatening If someone has a life-threatening illness or is in a life-threatening situation, there is a strong possibility that the illness or the situation will kill them. 0
- adjective life-threatening (of an illness, situation, etc) that makes it possible that the person affected will die 0
- adjective life-threatening Used to describe something that endangers the continued life of the subject. 0
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Parts of speech for Life-threatening
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life-threatening popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for life-threatening
adj life-threatening
- lethal — of, relating to, or causing death; deadly; fatal: a lethal weapon; a lethal dose.
- deadly — If something is deadly, it is likely or able to cause someone's death, or has already caused someone's death.
- severe — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
- mortal — subject to death; having a transitory life: all mortal creatures.
- serious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
Antonyms for life-threatening
adj life-threatening
- harmless — without the power or desire to do harm; innocuous: He looks mean but he's harmless; a harmless Halloween prank.
- invigorating — to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
Top questions with life-threatening
- what are the life-threatening consequences of severe burns?
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