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Viper vs Constrictor - What's the difference?

viper | constrictor |

As nouns the difference between viper and constrictor

is that viper is a venomous snake in the family Viperidae while constrictor is that which constricts or tightens.

viper

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A venomous snake in the family Viperidae.
  • A dangerous, treacherous, or malignant person.
  • * Milton
    • Who committed / To such a viper his most sacred trust / Of secrecy.

    Synonyms

    * adder

    Derived terms

    * * * viperfish * * viperish *

    constrictor

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • That which constricts or tightens.

    • Derived terms

    * boa constrictor ----