Words that rhyme with defence
Defence is a 2-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cense, commence, commonsense. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of defence
- (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
- (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring; "his teams are always good on defense"
- the defendant and his legal advisors collectively; "the defense called for a mistrial"
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Examples of "defence" in lyrics
See how defence is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Like you can joust defence"
Afu-Ra — Lyrical Monster -
"I got away with a killin', it was self defence"
Brotha Lynch Hung f/ Zigg Zagg — Bleeding House Mystery -
"And media scapegoats provoke defence"
Jehst — Falling Down
What do these rhymes mean?
- cense
- perfume especially with a censer
- commence
- take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?
- commonsense
- exhibiting native good judgment; "arrive home at a reasonable hour
- condense
- undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
- dense
- permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter; "dense smoke"; "heavy fog
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "defence" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like cense, commence, commonsense create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "defence" 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.