Words that rhyme with derelict
Derelict is a 3-syllable word with 37 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are addict, afflict, conflict. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of derelict
- worn and broken down by hard use; "a creaky shack"; "a decrepit bus...its seats held together with friction tape"; "a flea-bitten sofa"; "a run-down neighborhood"; "a woebegone old shack"
- forsaken by owner or inhabitants ; "weed-grown yard of an abandoned farmhouse"
- failing in what duty requires; "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to pay your bills"
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "derelict" in lyrics
See how derelict is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"On the racks but my label is Derelict"
3rd Bass — Derelicts of Dialect -
"My ultrasonic logic is uncommon derelict"
Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — Poisonous Saliva -
"You can't mess with Eric the Derelict"
The High & Mighty — The Half
What do these rhymes mean?
- addict
- someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction; "a golf addict"; "a car nut
- afflict
- cause great unhappiness for; distress
- conflict
- an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
- constrict
- squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle" become tight or as if tight
- contradict
- be in contradiction with deny the truth of be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion" prove negative
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "derelict" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like addict, afflict, conflict create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "derelict" 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.