Words that rhyme with cancel

Cancel is a 2-syllable word with 23 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are chancel, consul, council. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of cancel

noun
  1. a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat
verb
  1. postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled; "Call off the engagement"; "cancel the dinner party"; "we had to scrub our vacation plans"; "scratch that meeting--the chair is ill"
  2. make up for; "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"

Examples of "cancel" in lyrics

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

  • "The amplified sample, will trample, the leading cancel"
    GZA/Genius — Amplified Sample
  • "And all suckers like a magazine I cancel"
    Kool Rock Jay and the DJ Slice — Suckers to the Side
  • "So he can drive me home, I'm hoping he don't cancel"
    MF Grimm — My House

What do these rhymes mean?

chancel
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
consul
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
council
a body serving in an administrative capacity
counsel
a lawyer who pleads cases in court something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
mainsail
the lowermost sail on the mainmast

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "cancel" 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.

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