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20+ Words that rhyme with devil

Devil is a 2-syllable word with 20 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bedevil, dishevel, bevel. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of devil

noun
  1. (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
  2. an evil supernatural being
  3. a word used in exclamations of confusion; "what the devil"; "the deuce with it"; "the dickens you say"

2 syllables

3 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "devil" in lyrics

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

  • "You wanna live in the palm of the devil"
    2Mex f/ Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm), Xololanxinco — Doctors, Drums and Danger
  • "Face up, step to a devil"
    3rd Bass — Triple Stage Darkness
  • "Folks wiggin, whinin annoyin Def Jam reject devil"
    3rd Bass — Sons of 3rd Bass

What do these rhymes mean?

bedevil
treat cruelly; "The children tormented the stuttering teacher" be confusing or perplexing to
bevel
two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees a hand tool consisting of two rules that are hinged together
dishevel
disarrange or rumple; dishevel; "The strong wind tousled my hair"
evil
morally bad or wrong; "evil purposes"; "an evil influence
level
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another; "a flat desk

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "devil" 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 devil?
Words that rhyme with devil include: bedevil, dishevel, bevel, evil, level, revel, daredevil, multilevel, ethyl, bethel, and 10 more.
How many syllables does devil have?
Devil has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with devil?
There are 20 words that rhyme with devil: 20 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for devil in a song?
The strongest rhymes for devil in songwriting are bedevil, dishevel, bevel. 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 devil?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with devil include bedevil, dishevel, bevel, evil, level. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bevel, evil; 1-syllable: bedevil, dishevel; 2-syllable: daredevil, multilevel. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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