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nape Synonyms

Another word for nape

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• 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 scruff of her neck as she tied her hair back."

Strong
scruff
nucha
Weak
poll

Opposites of nape

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

throat
See all opposites of nape

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