Words that rhyme with despite
Despite is a 2-syllable word with 70 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are affright, alight, alright. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of despite
- lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
- contemptuous disregard; "she wanted neither favor nor despite"
1 syllable
2 syllables
Examples of "despite" in lyrics
See how despite is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"man she was a sight for my sore eyes this night and despite"
Feenom Circle — I Ain't Askin' -
"Dreaming of heights that I would be reaching despite"
Hilltop Hoods — Mic Felon -
"And with these new laws we got, only get us despite"
Mr. Marcelo — Brick Livin'
What do these rhymes mean?
- affright
- an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety cause fear in; "The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me
- alight
- lighted up by or as by fire or flame; "forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning"; "even the car's tires were aflame
- alright
- without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion)
- aright
- in an accurate manner; "the flower had been correctly depicted by his son"; "he guessed right"
- bight
- a loop in a rope a bend or curve (especially in a coastline) a broad bay formed by an indentation in the shoreline
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "despite" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like affright, alight, alright create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "despite" 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.