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30+ Words that rhyme with benediction

Benediction is a 4-syllable word with 30 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are addiction, affliction, crucifixion. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of benediction

noun
  1. the act of praying for divine protection
  2. a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "benediction" in lyrics

See how benediction is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "I'm on mission, holding heat in benediction"
    Capital-X — Fight the Apathy
  • "And your benediction"
    Pastor Troy — If They Kill Me
  • "If you got some beef meet me at the benediction"
    Mr. Skurge — No Secret

What do these rhymes mean?

addiction
being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially
affliction
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health a cause
contradiction
opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas (logic) a statement that is necessarily false
crucifixion
the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world
fiction
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact a deliberately false or improbable account

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "benediction" has 4 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 benediction?
Words that rhyme with benediction include: addiction, affliction, crucifixion, contradiction, fiction, diction, friction, eviction, depiction, conviction, and 20 more.
How many syllables does benediction have?
Benediction has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with benediction?
There are 30 words that rhyme with benediction: 30 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for benediction in a song?
The strongest rhymes for benediction in songwriting are addiction, affliction, crucifixion. 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 benediction?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with benediction include addiction, affliction, crucifixion, contradiction, fiction. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: fiction, diction; 1-syllable: addiction, affliction; 2-syllable: crucifixion, contradiction. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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