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Definition of non-threatening adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

non-threatening

adjective

/ˌnɒn ˈθretnɪŋ/

/ˌnɑːn ˈθretnɪŋ/

(North American English also nonthreatening)

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not likely to frighten anyone; not threatening
- Use a non-threatening tone of voice.
opposite threatening

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