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snakepit

/ˈsneɪk.pɪt/
snake · pit
Plural:snakepits
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• noun

1

A chaotic, hostile, or treacherous place or situation characterized by intense rivalry, deceit, or danger.

Example

"Navigating the corporate politics in that department felt like stepping into a snakepit."

2

A pit or enclosure filled with snakes, historically used as a method of torture or execution in folklore and legend.

Example

"In Norse legend, the captive king was thrown into a snakepit by his enemies."

3

An overcrowded, poorly run, or inhumane psychiatric hospital or asylum (informal and dated).

Example

"Mid-century journalists exposed the state asylum as a neglectful snakepit, prompting major healthcare reforms."

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• Nearby Words

snakehead
snakehead murrel
snakelike
snakepit
snakeroot
snakeskin
snaky

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snakepit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snakepit
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