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127+ Words that rhyme with depress

Depress is a 2-syllable word with 127 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are compress, repress, caress. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of depress

verb
  1. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"
  2. lower (prices or markets); "The glut of oil depressed gas prices"
  3. cause to drop or sink; "The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir"

1 syllable

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "depress" in lyrics

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

  • "What you bump your head on, sound of depress"
    Black Lotus — If These Walls Could Talk
  • "'Cause yo, I seen a lot of folks whose so-called success equals depress"
    Dilated Peoples — Trade Money
  • "person depress"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

address
(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored the place where a person or
aggress
take the initiative and go on the offensive; "The Serbs attacked the village at night
caress
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it); "he showered her with caresses
compress
a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or
repress
put down by force or intimidation; "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "depress" 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 depress?
Words that rhyme with depress include: compress, repress, caress, address, aggress, express, impress, oppress, suppress, egress, and 117 more.
How many syllables does depress have?
Depress has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with depress?
There are 127 words that rhyme with depress: 127 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for depress in a song?
The strongest rhymes for depress in songwriting are compress, repress, caress. 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 depress?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with depress include compress, repress, caress, address, aggress. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bless, chess; 1-syllable: compress, repress; 2-syllable: convalesce, decompress. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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