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thigh Synonyms

Another word for thigh

Choosing another word for thigh depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The part of the human leg between the hip and the knee, supported internally by the femur.

Usage Example

"The runner felt a sharp cramp in her right upper leg during the final lap of the marathon."

Strongest
upper leg

• noun (Context 2)

The corresponding upper part of the hind limb of a four-legged animal.

Usage Example

"The horse strained a muscle in its left haunch while navigating the difficult jump."

Strong
haunch
gaskin

• Nearby Words

thievery
thieving
thievish
thigh
thighbone
thimbleful
thin

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