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674+ Words that rhyme with devastation

Devastation is a 4-syllable word with 500 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are nation, crustacean, ration. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of devastation

noun
  1. the state of being decayed or destroyed
  2. the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed; "her departure left him in utter devastation"
  3. an event that results in total destruction

2 syllables

4 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "devastation" in lyrics

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

  • "Shall suffer the ultimate devastation"
    Above The Law — Floetry
  • "Walk with imagination, prepare for the devastation"
    Akir f/ Immortal Technique, Mojo, Poison Pen — The Louisiana Purchase *
  • "I still be standin' in the end, amongst the devastation"
    Anybody Killa f/ Blaze Ya Dead Homie — It Doesn't Matta

What do these rhymes mean?

crustacean
of or belonging to the class Crustacea any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous
gestation
the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans) the state of being pregnant
infestation
the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites a swarm of insects that attack plants; "a plague of grasshoppers"
nation
a politically organized body of people under a single government; "the state has elected a new president
ration
the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "devastation" has 4 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 devastation?
Words that rhyme with devastation include: nation, crustacean, ration, gestation, infestation, molestation, facilitation, protestation, deforestation, manifestation, and 490 more.
How many syllables does devastation have?
Devastation has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with devastation?
There are 674 words that rhyme with devastation: 500 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for devastation in a song?
The strongest rhymes for devastation in songwriting are nation, crustacean, ration. 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 devastation?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with devastation include nation, crustacean, ration, gestation, infestation. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: nation, ration; 1-syllable: crustacean, gestation; 2-syllable: infestation, molestation. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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