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