195+ Words that rhyme with depression

Depression is a 3-syllable word with 195 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are confession, session, aggression. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of depression

noun
  1. a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
  2. a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
  3. a sunken or depressed geological formation

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Examples of "depression" in lyrics

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

  • "manic depression"
    Aesop Rock f/ Pfac — Cook it Up
  • "My labels need confession to free me from deep depression"
    Akir — Apocalypse
  • "Despite all the pain and depression"
    Antonious — Deception

What do these rhymes mean?

aggression
a disposition to behave aggressively a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack violent action that is
confession
an admission of misdeeds or faults a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party (Roman
freshen
make (to feel) fresh; "The cool water refreshed us" become or make oneself fresh again
question
an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training
session
a meeting for execution of a group's functions

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "depression" has 3 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 depression?
Words that rhyme with depression include: confession, session, aggression, freshen, question, accession, recession, concession, expression, compression, and 185 more.
How many syllables does depression have?
Depression has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with depression?
There are 195 words that rhyme with depression: 195 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for depression in a song?
The strongest rhymes for depression in songwriting are confession, session, aggression. 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 depression?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with depression include confession, session, aggression, freshen, question. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: lion; 1-syllable: session, freshen; 2-syllable: confession, aggression. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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