SINCE 1828
life-threatening
adjective
life-threat·en·ing
| \ ˈlīf-ˌthret-niŋ
, -ˌthre-tᵊn-iŋ\
, -ˌthre-tᵊn-iŋ\
Definition of life-threatening
: capable of causing death : potentially fatal
a life-threatening disease/condition The injuries are serious but not life-threatening.
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life-threatening
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of life-threatening
: capable of causing someone's death
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life-threatening
adjective
life-threat·en·ing
| \ ˈlīf-ˌthret-ən-iŋ
\
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Medical Definition of life-threatening
: capable of causing death : potentially fatal
life-threatening injuries a life-threatening allergic reaction life-threatening arrhythmia
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