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IN EXTREMIS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase in extremis. (exact relations)
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	critical					adjectiveadj
	adjective • marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws • at or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change especially having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction • characterized by careful evaluation and judgment • being in or verging on a state of crisis or emergency • of or involving or characteristic of critics or criticism adjective satellite • urgently needed; absolutely necessary • forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
	desperate					adjectiveadj
	noun • a person who is frightened and in need of help adjective satellite • arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope • desperately determined • (of persons) dangerously reckless or violent as from urgency or despair • showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort • showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire • fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
	dire					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless • causing fear or dread or terror
	extreme					adjectiveadj
	noun • the furthest or highest degree of something • the point located farthest from the middle of something adjective satellite • of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity • far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree • beyond a norm in views or actions • most distant in any direction
	urgent					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • compelling immediate action
	dire straits					nounn
	noun • a state of extreme distress
	life-or-death					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • vitally important

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