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36+ Words that rhyme with defence

Defence is a 2-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are commence, condense, fence. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of defence

noun
  1. (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
  2. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring; "his teams are always good on defense"
  3. 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:

  • "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?

commence
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?
condense
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
fence
a barrier that serves to enclose an area a dealer in stolen property enclose with a fence
hence
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result; "therefore X must be true
offense
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others

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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 commence, condense, fence 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with defence?
Words that rhyme with defence include: commence, condense, fence, hence, offense, cense, dense, sense, tense, thence, and 26 more.
How many syllables does defence have?
Defence has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with defence?
There are 36 words that rhyme with defence: 36 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for defence in a song?
The strongest rhymes for defence in songwriting are commence, condense, fence. 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 defence?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with defence include commence, condense, fence, hence, offense. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: fence, hence; 1-syllable: commence, condense; 2-syllable: commonsense, recommence. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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