1. 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.