Synonyms of viper

viper

noun

ˈvī-pər 

as in snake

a limbless reptile with a long body

a viper sliding silently through the field

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snake
• serpent
• cobra
• python
• boa
• rattlesnake
• copperhead
• mamba
• racer
• adder
• asp
• bushmaster
• moccasin
• krait
• taipan
• pit viper
• constrictor
• anaconda
• garter snake
• water snake
• coral snake
• sea serpent
• rat snake
• gopher snake
• bull snake
• milk snake
• green snake
• sea snake
• blacksnake
• sidewinder
• indigo snake
• worm snake
• king snake
• pine snake
• king cobra
• horned viper
• water moccasin
• diamondback rattlesnake
• chicken snake
• puff adder
• black racer
• hognose snake
• blue racer
• fer-de-lance
• cottonmouth moccasin

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of viper

This viper hunts by hiding in rocky crevices, revealing only its tail above the surface. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024

For centuries, myths and fairytales from European folklore have warned of the danger of the common adder (Vipera berus), a venomous viper known for its painful—although not particularly dangerous—bite. —Byphie Jacobs, science.org, 20 Sep. 2024

However, the Gaboon viper outdoes them both by delivering a staggering 200-1000 mg per bite. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024

The rabbits’ range has shrunk over the years, and the rabbits have also been preyed upon by invasive mongooses that had been introduced to curb viper populations in the area. —Kate Golembiewski, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2024