life-threatening

[lahyf-thret-ning, -thret-n-ing]

adjective

1. endangering life.

   a life-threatening illness.

Example Sentences

A 52-year-old male passenger suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported by paramedics to a hospital.

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Marouf has multiple life-threatening medical conditions, including Brugada syndrome, a serious heart condition marked by irregular rhythm that stress can worsen.

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It was a learning curve, let’s say, and I had to navigate how I would deal with life-threatening or close calls moving forward.

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Unlike any other ships, both vessels were fitted with an internal heating system to protect against the life-threatening Arctic cold.

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The storms, thus far, have caused some mayhem but no severe or life-threatening damage in recently burned areas.

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Related Words

• deadly 
• lethal 
• mortal 
• serious 
• severe