36+ Words that rhyme with deadening

Deadening is a 3-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are awakening, darkening, blackening. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of deadening

adjective
  1. so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness; "a boring evening with uninteresting people"; "the deadening effect of some routine tasks"; "a dull play"; "his competent but dull performance"; "a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention"; "what an irksome task the writing of long letters is"- Edmund Burke; "tedious days on the train"; "the tiresome chirping of a cricket"- Mark Twain; "other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome"
noun
  1. the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)

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Examples of "deadening" in lyrics

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

  • "roadkill sound deadening"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

awakening
the act of waking; "it was an early awakening"; "it was the waking up he hated most"
blackening
changing to a darker color
darkening
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over; "the darkening sky" changing to a darker color
reckoning
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities a bill for an amount due the act of counting
thickening
accumulating and becoming more intense; "the deepening gloom"; "felt a deepening love

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "deadening" 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 deadening?
Words that rhyme with deadening include: awakening, darkening, blackening, reckoning, thickening, christening, gunrunning, lining, dawning, evening, and 26 more.
How many syllables does deadening have?
Deadening has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with deadening?
There are 36 words that rhyme with deadening: 36 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for deadening in a song?
The strongest rhymes for deadening in songwriting are awakening, darkening, blackening. 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 deadening?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with deadening include awakening, darkening, blackening, reckoning, thickening. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: lining, dawning; 1-syllable: darkening, blackening; 2-syllable: awakening, referencing. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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