Words that rhyme with damocles
Damocles is a 3-syllable word with 60 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are appease, chemise, displease. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of damocles
- the Greek courtier to Dionysius the Elder who (according to legend) was condemned to sit under a naked sword that was suspended by a hair in order to demonstrate to him that being a king was not the happy state Damocles had said it was (4th century BC)
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Examples of "damocles" in lyrics
See how damocles is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"sword of damocles"
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What do these rhymes mean?
- appease
- cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
- chemise
- a woman's sleeveless undergarment a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist
- displease
- give displeasure to
- isosceles
- (of a triangle) having two sides of equal length
- journalese
- the style in which newspapers are written
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "damocles" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like appease, chemise, displease create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "damocles" 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.