viperous

/ˈvaɪpərəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having the quality or characteristics of a viper; venomous, deadly, or treacherous.

“The viperous snake slithered through the grass, its deadly fangs bared.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is treacherous or untrustworthy.

“He was accused of being a viperous colleague, sabotaging his coworkers’ projects.”

Synonyms

  • deadly
  • perfidious
  • treacherous
  • venomous

Antonyms

  • benign
  • harmless
  • innocuous