161+ Words that rhyme with bruise

Bruise is a 1-syllable word with 161 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are use, fuse, lose. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of bruise

noun
  1. an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
verb
  1. injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of; "I bruised my knee"
  2. hurt the feelings of; "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised my ego"

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Examples of "bruise" in lyrics

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

  • "I'm down to catch a bump and a bruise"
    Milk (Audio Two) f/ Ad Rock (Beastie Boys) — Spam
  • "I'm finna send my hollow tips, trying to bruise"
    Big Tuck f/ Chamillionaire — Wuz Up Wuz Up
  • "With trust ya lose, anything I touch I bruise"
    The Demigodz — The Godz Must Be Crazy

What do these rhymes mean?

fuse
an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded any igniter that is used
lose
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
muse
in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne
news
information about recent and important events
use
the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with bruise?
Words that rhyme with bruise include: use, fuse, lose, muse, news, ooze, choose, snooze, hughes, schmooze, and 151 more.
How many syllables does bruise have?
Bruise has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with bruise?
There are 161 words that rhyme with bruise: 161 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for bruise in a song?
The strongest rhymes for bruise in songwriting are use, fuse, lose. 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 bruise?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with bruise include use, fuse, lose, muse, news. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: use, fuse; 1-syllable: hughes, infuse; 2-syllable: overuse, disabuse. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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