Words that rhyme with anguish
Anguish is a 2-syllable word with 8 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are relinquish, vanquish, contradistinguish. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of anguish
- noun
- extreme mental distress
- extreme distress of body or mind
- verb
- suffer great pains or distress
3 syllables
5 syllables
Examples of "anguish" in lyrics
See how anguish is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Just soak it in despite all this anguish"
Aceyalone — A Book of Human Language -
"I spit fatal language only to cause pain and anguish"
Army of the Pharaohs — The Ultimatum -
"But for some reason recently, it causes me anguish"
Buck 65 — Mouth Wash
What do these rhymes mean?
- contradistinguish
- distinguish by contrasting qualities
- distinguish
- mark as different; "We distinguish several kinds of maple" detect with the senses
- extinguish
- put an end to; kill; "The Nazis snuffed out the life of many Jewish children" put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
- relinquish
- part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest
- vanquish
- come out better in a competition, race, or conflict; "Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "anguish" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like relinquish, vanquish, contradistinguish create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "anguish" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.