13+ Words that rhyme with civil

Civil is a 2-syllable word with 13 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are drivel, snivel, shrivel. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of civil

adjective
  1. applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military; "civil authorities"
  2. not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others; "even if he didn't like them he should have been civil"- W.S. Maugham
  3. of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state; "civil affairs"; "civil strife"; "civil disobedience"; "civil branches of government"

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2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "civil" in lyrics

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

  • "Now be gracious, these minstools turn a bully's psycho civil"
    Aesop Rock — Commencement at the Obedience Academy
  • "Few would clue the crew into the civil"
    Aesop Rock — No City
  • "make you civil"
    Eightball & MJG — Ballin' G's

What do these rhymes mean?

drivel
a worthless message saliva spilling from the mouth let saliva drivel from the mouth; "The baby drooled"
frivol
act frivolously
shrivel
wither, as with a loss of moisture; "The fruit dried and shriveled" decrease in size, range, or extent
snivel
whining in a tearful manner the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested) talk in a
uncivil
lacking civility or good manners; "want nothing from you but to get away from your uncivil tongue"- Willa Cather

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "civil" 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 civil?
Words that rhyme with civil include: drivel, snivel, shrivel, frivol, uncivil, swivel, piffle, riffle, sniffle, incivil, and 3 more.
How many syllables does civil have?
Civil has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with civil?
There are 13 words that rhyme with civil: 13 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for civil in a song?
The strongest rhymes for civil in songwriting are drivel, snivel, shrivel. 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 civil?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with civil include drivel, snivel, shrivel, frivol, uncivil. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: drivel, snivel; 1-syllable: uncivil, incivil. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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