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42+ Words that rhyme with askance

Askance is a 2-syllable word with 42 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are dance, lance, chance. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of askance

adverb
  1. with suspicion or disapproval; "he looked askance at the offer"
  2. with a side or oblique glance; "did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with her dark eyes"
adjective
  1. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy; "her eyes with their misted askance look"- Elizabeth Bowen; "sidelong glances"

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What do these rhymes mean?

chance
occurring or appearing or singled out by chance; "seek help from casual passers-by"; "a casual meeting
dance
an artistic form of nonverbal communication a party of people assembled for dancing taking a series of rhythmical steps
france
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe French writer of sophisticated novels and short
glance
a quick look throw a glance at; take a brief look at; "She only glanced at the paper
lance
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish a

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "askance" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with askance?
Words that rhyme with askance include: dance, lance, chance, france, glance, prance, stance, trance, advance, enhance, and 32 more.
How many syllables does askance have?
Askance has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with askance?
There are 42 words that rhyme with askance: 42 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for askance in a song?
The strongest rhymes for askance in songwriting are dance, lance, chance. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with askance?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with askance include dance, lance, chance, france, glance. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: dance, lance; 1-syllable: advance, enhance; 2-syllable: refinance, circumstance. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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