79+ Words that rhyme with defend
Defend is a 2-syllable word with 79 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are end, friend, pretend. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.
Definition of defend
- verb
- argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"
- be on the defensive; act against an attack
- protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
1 syllable
2 syllables
- pretend
- attend
- offend
- amend
- append
- ascend
- commend
- befriend
- extend
- expend
- impend
- intend
- unbend
- distend
- portend
- suspend
- misspend
- transcend
- contend
- descend
- depend
- emend
- upend
- bookend
- godsend
- stipend
- subtend
- weekend
- boyfriend
- girlfriend
- pitchblende
- forfend
- minuend
- townsend
- hornblende
- abend
- penned
- reoffend
- backend
- coextend
- outspend
- perpend
- reascend
- arend
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "defend" in lyrics
See how defend is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"I was desperate and I had people to defend"
Brother Ali — Philstine David * -
"And a bond I will defend"
DC Talk — Between You & Me -
"Who should be held responsible, instead we defend"
Dizzee Rascal — Imagine
What do these rhymes mean?
- attend
- be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.; "She attends class regularly
- end
- either extremity of something that has length; "the end of the pier"; "she knotted the end of the thread
- friend
- a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
- offend
- cause to feel resentment or indignation
- pretend
- imagined as in a play; "the make-believe world of theater"; "play money
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "defend" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like end, friend, pretend create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "defend" 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 defend?
- Words that rhyme with defend include: end, friend, pretend, attend, offend, bend, mend, amend, blend, append, and 69 more.
- How many syllables does defend have?
- Defend has 2 syllables.
- How many words rhyme with defend?
- There are 79 words that rhyme with defend: 79 perfect rhymes.
- What is a good rhyme for defend in a song?
- The strongest rhymes for defend in songwriting are end, friend, pretend. 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 defend?
- Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with defend include end, friend, pretend, attend, offend. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: end, friend; 1-syllable: pretend, attend; 2-syllable: apprehend, comprehend. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.
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