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hood Synonyms

Another word for hood

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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."

Strong
cowl
Weak
headpiece

• 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
Weak
area
ghetto

• 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
cloak
shroud
Weak
obscure

Opposites of hood

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of hood varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

uncover
reveal
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hood. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hood
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