wolves in sheep's clothing

A form of wolf in sheep's clothing — Someone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of wolf in sheep's clothing
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APA

wolves in sheep's clothing. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wolves%20in%20sheep's%20clothing

MLA

“wolves in sheep's clothing.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wolves%20in%20sheep's%20clothing. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “wolves in sheep's clothing,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wolves%20in%20sheep's%20clothing.

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