Words that rhyme with decimate
Decimate is a 3-syllable word with 63 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are acclimate, amalgamate, animate.
Definition of decimate
verb
- kill one in every ten, as of mutineers in Roman armies
- kill in large numbers; "the plague wiped out an entire population"
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What do these rhymes mean?
- acclimate
- get used to a certain climate; "They never acclimatized in Egypt"
- amalgamate
- joined together into a whole; "United Industries"; "the amalgamated colleges constituted a university
- animate
- belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings
- approximate
- not quite exact or correct; "the approximate time was 10 o'clock"; "a rough guess
- ate
- goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "decimate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like acclimate, amalgamate, animate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "decimate" 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.