What rhymes with defense?

Words that rhyme with defense include: cense, commence, commonsense, condense, defence, dense, dispense, expense, fence, flense, and 28 more.

Words that rhyme with defense

Defense is a 2-syllable word with 38 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 defense

noun

(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"
protection from harm; "sanitation is the best defense against disease"
(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?

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
defence: (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires (sports) the

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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 cense, commence, commonsense 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.