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hood Synonyms

Another word for hood

Choosing another word for hood depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A covering for the head and neck, often attached to a coat, jacket, or sweatshirt.

Usage Example

"She pulled her cowl up to protect her face from the biting wind and cold rain."

Strongest
cowl
Strong
capuche
Weak
coif

• noun (Context 2)

The hinged metal cover over the engine of a motor vehicle.

Usage Example

"He popped the bonnet of the car to check the oil levels before embarking on the long road trip."

Strongest
bonnet

• noun (Context 3)

A distinct neighborhood or district, especially in an urban area (often used colloquially as an abbreviation for neighborhood).

Usage Example

"Even after achieving massive success, the artist frequently returned to the neighborhood where he grew up."

Strongest
neighborhood
Strong
district
ghetto
barrio
Weak
turf

• verb (Context 4)

To cover someone or something with a hood, often to obscure vision or provide protection.

Usage Example

"The experienced falconer gently hooded the bird to keep it calm during the bumpy transport."

Strong
cover
cowl
shroud
veil
Weak
muffle

Opposites of hood

The opposite of hood shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unhood
uncover
unveil
See all opposites of hood

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hood. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hood
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