hood synonyms

hood

n.

  1. Covering worn over the head

    cowl, shawl, bonnet, protector, coif, capuche, veil, wimple, capuchin, kerchief, mantle, mantilla, babushka, yashmak, purdah; see also hat.

  2. A covering for vehicles and the like

    canopy, awning, bonnet, shade, carriage top, auto top, calash, chimney top, convertible top; see also cover 1.

  3. *A criminal

    gangster, hoodlum, crook; see criminal.

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