viper
any of several venomous Old World snakes of the genus Vipera, especially V. berus, a small snake common in northern Eurasia.
any related snakes belonging to the family Viperidae, characterized by erectile, venom-conducting fangs.
any of various venomous or supposedly venomous snakes.
a malignant or spiteful person.
a false or treacherous person.
Viper, Military. a 9-pound (4-kilogram), shoulder-launched, unguided U.S. Army antitank rocket with an effective range of 273 yards (250 meters).
Idioms about viper
to nourish a viper in one's bosom, to befriend a person who proves to be treacherous.
Origin of viper
1Other words from viper
- vi·per·ish, adjective
- vi·per·ish·ly, adverb
Words Nearby viper
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How to use viper in a sentence
Oberyn “Red viper” Martell, of course, was brutally killed during a trial by combat with The Mountain.
The Return of Tywin Lannister? ‘Game of Thrones’ actor Charles Dance Suggests Tywin Will Be Back | Marlow Stern | September 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOberyn “Red viper” Martell (Pedro Pascal) Dies: Season 4, Episode 8: “The Mountain and the viper” Dios mio.
Life After ‘Game of Thrones’ Death: Where to See Your Favorite Dead Characters Next | Marlow Stern | June 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut Pedro Pascal, the Chilean-American actor who brought the Red viper to thrilling life, is a busy man.
Life After ‘Game of Thrones’ Death: Where to See Your Favorite Dead Characters Next | Marlow Stern | June 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDid you watch the showdown between The Mountain and the Red viper?
Game of Thrones’ Lena Headey on Cersei Lannister’s Future and That Controversial Rape Scene | Marlow Stern | June 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOf the actual duel between the Mountain and the viper, judging its accuracy is no easy matter.
The ‘GOT’ Red Viper and Mountain Duel, and a History of Medieval Trial by Combat | Steven Isaac | June 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
A serpent is a serpent, and none the less a viper, because nestled in the bosom of an honest hearted man.
Caroline darts a viper-like glance at Adolphe, who recoils and proceeds to walk up and down the room.
The Petty Troubles of Married Life, Complete | Honore de BalzacThe coloring of Coronella leopardinus would be the most likely to suggest a viper.
Old-Time Makers of Medicine | James J. WalshThe viper says to the leech, ‘Why do people invite your bite, and flee from mine?’
The Romany Rye | George BorrowHe called Nino a perfidious traitor and a foolish viper, and an imbecile and the son of an imbecile.
The Devourers | Annie Vivanti Chartres
British Dictionary definitions for viper
/ (ˈvaɪpə) /
any venomous Old World snake of the family Viperidae, esp any of the genus Vipera (the adder and related forms), having hollow fangs in the upper jaw that are used to inject venom
any of various other snakes, such as the horned viper
See pit viper
a malicious or treacherous person
Origin of viper
1Derived forms of viper
- viper-like, adjective
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