Words that rhyme with alienate

Alienate is a 3-syllable word with 48 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ate, await, backdate. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of alienate

verb
  1. arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness; "She alienated her friends when she became fanatically religious"
  2. transfer property or ownership; "The will aliened the property to the heirs"
  3. make withdrawn or isolated or emotionally dissociated; "the boring work alienated his employees"

Examples of "alienate" in lyrics

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  • "My rap loves to alienate"
    Craig Mack f/ Q-Tip — Get Down remix
  • "definition alienate"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

ate
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
await
look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives
backdate
make effective from an earlier date; "The increase in tax was backdated to January"
bait
anything that serves as an enticement something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped
berate
censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "alienate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like ate, await, backdate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "alienate" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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