Words that rhyme with defend
Defend is a 2-syllable word with 79 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are amend, append, apprehend. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of defend
- 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
- amend
- append
- ascend
- attend
- befriend
- bookend
- boyfriend
- commend
- contend
- depend
- descend
- distend
- emend
- expend
- extend
- girlfriend
- godsend
- hornblende
- impend
- intend
- minuend
- misspend
- offend
- pitchblende
- portend
- pretend
- stipend
- subtend
- suspend
- transcend
- unbend
- upend
- weekend
- forfend
- townsend
- backend
- coextend
- outspend
- penned
- abend
- reoffend
- 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?
- amend
- make amendments to; "amend the document" to make better
- append
- add to the very end; "He appended a glossary to his novel where he used an invented language" fix to; attach
- apprehend
- get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?" take into custody
- ascend
- travel up, "We ascended the mountain"; "go up a ladder
- attend
- be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.; "She attends class regularly
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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 amend, append, apprehend 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.