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nose Antonyms

Opposite of nose

Because the opposite of nose shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The projecting front end or forward section of a vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or tool.

Usage Example

"Engineers inspected the tail of the aircraft for any signs of structural wear after the flight."

Strongest
tail
stern
rear

• verb (Context 2)

To move, steer, or advance slowly and cautiously forward.

Usage Example

"The ferry nosed its way carefully into the narrow harbor through the morning fog."

Strong
barrel
plunge
charge

• noun (Context 3)

The characteristic aroma, fragrance, or bouquet of a substance, especially wine, whiskey, or coffee.

Usage Example

"This aged vintage offers a complex stench of dark cherries, cedar, and vanilla."

Strong
stench
reek
malodor

Similar words to nose

Words similar to nose shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

bouquet
snoop
nuzzle
aroma
inch
pry
edge
instinct
See all synonyms of nose

• Nearby Words

northwesterly
northwestern
northwestward
nose
nosebleed
nosedive
nosewheel

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Nose. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/nose
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