22+ Words that rhyme with empathy

Empathy is a 3-syllable word with 22 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are sympathy, incessantly, apathy. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of empathy

noun
  1. understanding and entering into another's feelings

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3 syllables

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Examples of "empathy" in lyrics

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

  • "Simple men don't learn, where was your empathy?"
    Blu — Amnesia
  • "With dead souls huntin' the hood lookin' for empathy"
    Chief Kamachi — City Blocks
  • "gift of empathy"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

allopathy
the usual method of treating disease with remedies that produce effects differing from those produced by the disease
apathy
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
incessantly
with unflagging resolve; "dance inspires him ceaselessly to strive higher and higher toward the shining pinnacle of
sympathy
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion; "his sympathies were always with the underdog
timothy
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay a disciple of Saint Paul who

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "empathy" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with empathy?
Words that rhyme with empathy include: sympathy, incessantly, apathy, timothy, allopathy, antipathy, idiopathy, telepathy, homeopathy, hydropathy, and 12 more.
How many syllables does empathy have?
Empathy has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with empathy?
There are 22 words that rhyme with empathy: 22 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for empathy in a song?
The strongest rhymes for empathy in songwriting are sympathy, incessantly, apathy. 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 empathy?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with empathy include sympathy, incessantly, apathy, timothy, allopathy. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: sympathy, apathy; 1-syllable: incessantly, allopathy; 2-syllable: naturopathy, retinopathy. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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