"nest of vipers" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nests of vipers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|nests of vipers}} nest of vipers (plural nests of vipers)
  1. A group of criminals or dangerous, untrustworthy people.
    Sense id: en-nest_of_vipers-en-noun-InQkgJB3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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