life-threatening

[lahyf-thret-ning, -thret-n-ing] / ˈlaɪfˌθrɛt nɪŋ, -ˌθrɛt n ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

very dangerous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deadly lethal mortal serious severe

WEAK

capital critical hazardous threatening touch and go unsafe

Antonyms

STRONGEST

harmless invigorating

Example Sentences

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"A student was treated at the scene and taken by ambulance to Frimley Park Hospital in a life-threatening condition", it added.

From BBC

But just days before, his division issued a surprise rejection to a company that had used a single-arm trial to test a treatment for a rare but life-threatening disease that can follow an organ transplant.

From The Wall Street Journal

Novo Nordisk referenced the FDA's concerns in its lawsuit announcement on Monday, saying Hims & Hers' compounded drugs "may contain dangerous impurities or incorrect amounts of active ingredients, which can result in life-threatening immune responses".

From BBC

The incident reportedly happened just after 04:00 local time on Monday and the injury is not considered career or life-threatening.

From BBC

Though many who are infected make a full recovery, young children, elderly people, pregnant women and people with existing conditions or a weakened immune system can experience severe symptoms and suffer potentially life-threatening complications.

From BBC