Definition of Life-or-death

1. Adjective. Vitally important. "A life-and-death struggle"

Exact synonyms: Life-and-death
Similar to: Crucial, Important

Definition of Life-or-death

1. Adjective. Of critical importance to the survival of a living organism. ¹

2. Adjective. Having death as a possible or even likely outcome; perilous. ¹

3. Adjective. (idiomatic) Of critical importance to the success of a particular endeavor. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Life-or-death

life's a bitch
life's not all skittles and beer
life-and-death
life-buoy
life-buoys
life-child
life-cycle costing
life-force
life-giving
life-lease
life-long
life-lore
life-of-man
life-or-death (current term)
life-size
life-sized
life-style
life-support
life-support system
life-sustaining
life-threatening
life-time
life-times
life after death
life and limb
life and soul of the party
life belt

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