🐍viper

noun
/ˈvaɪpər/

Meaning

a type of poisonous snake; metaphorically, a spiteful or treacherous person
a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young

Example Sentences

The viper lay hidden in the tall grass.

The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.

Example Expressions

nest of vipers

Synonyms

snake, serpent, adder, cobra, rattlesnake
Entry 1
snake, serpent, adder, cobra, rattlesnake
Entry 2
serpent, snake, adder

Antonyms

harmless, kind

Collocations

venomous viper, deadly viper, viper bite, nest of vipers, pit viper
Entry 1
venomous viper, deadly viper, viper bite, nest of vipers
Entry 2
venomous viper, viper bite, pit viper

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