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LIFE-THREATENING

\lˈa͡ɪfθɹˈɛtənɪŋ], \lˈa‍ɪfθɹˈɛtənɪŋ], \l_ˈaɪ_f_θ_ɹ_ˈɛ_t_ə_n_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of LIFE-THREATENING

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causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; "a dangerous operation"; "a grave situation"; "a grave illness"; "grievous bodily harm"; "a serious wound"; "a serious turn of events"; "a severe case of pneumonia"; "a life-threatening disease"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
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