38+ Words that rhyme with defense

Defense is a 2-syllable word with 38 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are sense, tense, offense. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of defense

noun
  1. (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program"
  2. protection from harm; "sanitation is the best defense against disease"
  3. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring; "his teams are always good on defense"

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Examples of "defense" in lyrics

See how defense is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "My mind is my defense"
    9th Prince — Tell a Friend
  • "and didn't have the best defense"
    Artifacts f/ Redman — Cummin Thru Ya F--kin' Block
  • "Your incongruence was my best defense"
    Atoms Family — Small Violins

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?
offense
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others
pretense
the act of giving a false appearance; "his conformity was only pretending" pretending with intention to deceive
sense
a general conscious awareness; "a sense of security"; "a sense of happiness"; "a sense of danger
tense
in or of a state of physical or nervous tension pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "defense" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like sense, tense, offense create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "defense" 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 defense?
Words that rhyme with defense include: sense, tense, offense, pretense, commence, condense, fence, expense, immense, suspense, and 28 more.
How many syllables does defense have?
Defense has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with defense?
There are 38 words that rhyme with defense: 38 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for defense in a song?
The strongest rhymes for defense in songwriting are sense, tense, offense. 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 defense?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with defense include sense, tense, offense, pretense, commence. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: sense, tense; 1-syllable: offense, pretense; 2-syllable: commonsense, recommence. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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