Words that rhyme with defame
Defame is a 2-syllable word with 37 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are acclaim, aflame, blame. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of defame
- charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"
1 syllable
2 syllables
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Examples of "defame" in lyrics
See how defame is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Blind muffled bawd! dark harbour for defame!"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece -
"Feast-finding minstrels, tuning my defame,"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece -
"But if I live, thou livest in my defame:"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
What do these rhymes mean?
- acclaim
- enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd
- aflame
- keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement; "his face all ablaze with excitement"- Bram Stoker
- blame
- expletives used informally as intensifiers; "he's a blasted idiot"; "it's a blamed shame"; "a blame cold winter
- claim
- an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
- dame
- informal terms for a (young) woman a woman of refinement
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "defame" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like acclaim, aflame, blame create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "defame" 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.