Words that rhyme with cruel

Cruel is a 1-syllable word with 107 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are accrual, bejewel, campstool. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of cruel

adjective
  1. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; "a barbarous crime"; "brutal beatings"; "cruel tortures"; "Stalin's roughshod treatment of the kulaks"; "a savage slap"; "vicious kicks"

Examples of "cruel" in lyrics

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  • "Dirty rotten lowdown scoundrels dispense the cruel"
    Algorithm — Suffer Great Nation
  • "Everybody plays the fool sometimes, the other side of the game is cruel"
    Dilated Peoples — Clockwork
  • "Don't murda, brown up, so crazy get'n tha cruel"
    Flesh-N-Bone f/ Reverend Run — World So Cruel

What do these rhymes mean?

accrual
the act of accumulating
bejewel
adorn or decorate with precious stones; "jeweled dresses"
campstool
a folding stool
cesspool
a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it
construal
an interpretation of the meaning of something; the act of construing

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

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