What is another word for Viperous?

Pronunciation: [vˈa͡ɪpəɹəs] (IPA)

"Viperous" is an adjective that describes something or someone as venomous, malicious, or treacherous. There are several synonyms for this word that can be used to describe someone or something with similar characteristics. Some of the most commonly used synonyms for "viperous" include spiteful, vindictive, backstabbing, treacherous, malevolent, and hostile. Other similar words that can be used to describe this type of behavior include insidious, cunning, scheming, and deceitful. Whatever word you choose to use to describe someone who behaves in this manner, it is clear that they are not to be trusted and should be avoided at all costs.

Synonyms for Viperous:

What are the hypernyms for Viperous?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Viperous

When the war broke out, he discovered, to his horror, that Phyllis actually had political ideas-unshakable, obstinate ideas opposed to his own-and that he had been nourishing in his bosom a Viperous patriot.
"The Red Planet"
William J. Locke
The cutting of great tracts of grass for hay stirred them into Viperous action.
"Land of the Burnt Thigh"
Edith Eudora Kohl
It's more Viperous than any other snake of the viper bunch, an' its disposition is mean and yellow right through.
"Plotting in Pirate Seas"
Francis Rolt-Wheeler

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