249+ Words that rhyme with dismay

Dismay is a 2-syllable word with 249 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are may, away, bay. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of dismay

noun
  1. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
  2. fear resulting from the awareness of danger
verb
  1. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"

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Examples of "dismay" in lyrics

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

  • "At the brink of dismay"
    (Bizzy Bone f/) Mr. Majesty — Mr. Majesty II
  • "Feels good today, all the hood's dismay"
    CunninLynguists f/ Chizuko Yoshihiro — The Park (Fresh Air)
  • "I looked again but to my dismay"
    DC Talk — Luv Is A Verb

What do these rhymes mean?

away
from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete); "ran away from the lion
bay
(used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove
bray
braying characteristic of donkeys reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
day
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis; "two days later they left
may
the month following April and preceding June thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "dismay" 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 dismay?
Words that rhyme with dismay include: may, away, bay, day, bray, cafe, clay, allay, array, decay, and 239 more.
How many syllables does dismay have?
Dismay has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with dismay?
There are 249 words that rhyme with dismay: 249 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for dismay in a song?
The strongest rhymes for dismay in songwriting are may, away, bay. 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 dismay?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with dismay include may, away, bay, day, bray. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: may, bay; 1-syllable: away, allay; 2-syllable: cabaret, cabriolet. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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