adjective
- having the qualities of a viper; venomous or malicious
Usage: literary
Examples
- Her viperous tongue could destroy reputations with a single comment.
- The critic’s viperous review left the young author devastated.
- He gave her a viperous look across the courtroom.
- The politician’s viperous attack on his opponent backfired.
- She spoke with viperous intent, hoping to wound him deeply.
- His viperous nature made him few friends in the office.