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nape Antonyms
Opposite of nape
Pinning down the opposite of nape requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The back part of the neck, located immediately below the base of the skull.
Usage Example
"A cool breeze brushed against the throat of her neck as she tied her hair back."
Strong
throat
Similar words to nape
Words similar to nape shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
scruff
nucha
poll
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Nape. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/nape