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Definition of
nonthreatening adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
nonthreatening
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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ˌnɑnˈθrɛtn̩ɪŋ
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not likely to frighten anyone; not threatening
Use a nonthreatening tone of voice.
opposite
threatening
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