Words that rhyme with darken

Darken is a 2-syllable word with 169 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are aeon, awaken, awestricken. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of darken

verb
  1. become dark or darker; "The sky darkened"
  2. tarnish or stain; "a scandal that darkened the family's good name"
  3. make dark or darker; "darken a room"

Examples of "darken" in lyrics

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

  • "Slaughter the chart then, the sky's darken"
    Buckshot — Follow With Pride
  • "Black Star shine and never darken"
    Creators f/ Black Star (Mos Def and Talib Kweli) — Hard Margin
  • "It's gettin warm, storm, clouds start to darken"
    The High and Mighty (presents) — E=MC^2

What do these rhymes mean?

aeon
(Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of
awaken
cause to become awake or conscious; "He was roused by the drunken men in the street
awestricken
having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread
barbican
a tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle)
beckon
signal with the hands or nod; "She waved to her friends"; "He waved his hand hospitably" appear inviting

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "darken" 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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