61+ Words that rhyme with criminal

Criminal is a 3-syllable word with 61 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are subliminal, annul, original. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of criminal

adjective
  1. bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure; "a criminal waste of talent"; "a deplorable act of violence"; "adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife"
  2. guilty of crime or serious offense; "criminal in the sight of God and man"
  3. involving or being or having the nature of a crime; "a criminal offense"; "criminal abuse"; "felonious intent"

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Examples of "criminal" in lyrics

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

  • "Afflict like a convict, I ain't no criminal"
    3rd Bass — Steppin' to the A.M.
  • "Stereotype the rhymer as a criminal"
    3rd Bass — Derelicts of Dialect
  • "Proceed with caution when approachin a criminal"
    415 f/ Brotha Broski, Icee B — Ruthless is Reality

What do these rhymes mean?

annul
declare invalid; "The contract was annulled"; "void a plea" cancel officially; "He revoked the ban on smoking
ordinal
of or relating to a taxonomic order; "family and ordinal names of animals and plants" being or denoting a numerical
original
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed; "the original inhabitants of the Americas
retinal
in or relating to the retina of the eye
subliminal
below the threshold of conscious perception

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "criminal" has 3 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 criminal?
Words that rhyme with criminal include: subliminal, annul, original, ordinal, retinal, personal, sentinel, seminal, terminal, arsenal, and 51 more.
How many syllables does criminal have?
Criminal has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with criminal?
There are 61 words that rhyme with criminal: 61 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for criminal in a song?
The strongest rhymes for criminal in songwriting are subliminal, annul, original. 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 criminal?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with criminal include subliminal, annul, original, ordinal, retinal. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: annul, lionel; 1-syllable: ordinal, retinal; 2-syllable: subliminal, original. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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