life-threatening Meaning of "life-threatening"

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Definition(s):

  • (adj) causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

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Usage(s):

  • The goal is to prevent any new life-threatening clots from forming in the bloodstream.

Quotes

  1. Nash was in critical condition Tuesday with "life-changing, if not life-threatening," injuries to her face and hands, Mayor Dannel Malloy said.
    on Feb 16, 2009 By: Dannel Malloy Source: FOXNews

  2. "It was a depressing situation, but at the same time I was up because we had discovered it," Griffey said. "The doctor told me it wasn't life-threatening. That was the big thing."
    on Jun 17, 2010 By: Ken Griffey Jr Source: The Associated Press

  3. Mabbutt told the Victoria Derbyshire programme on BBC Radio 5 Live: "Paul does have these self-destructive urges, which do put him in a life-threatening situation, and if we're not careful this could lead to a serious tragedy."
    on Jun 3, 2008 By: Gary Mabbutt Source: Tyrone Today

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