Words that rhyme with extinguish
Extinguish is a 3-syllable word with 8 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are anguish, contradistinguish, distinguish. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of extinguish
- put an end to; kill; "The Nazis snuffed out the life of many Jewish children"
- put out, as of fires, flames, or lights; "Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained"; "quench the flames"; "snuff out the candles"
- extinguish by crushing; "stub out your cigar"
3 syllables
5 syllables
Examples of "extinguish" in lyrics
See how extinguish is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"My thirst is quenched but my cravin won't extinguish"
Afroman — Tall Cans -
"I'm the distinguished linguist, my fire's hard to extinguish"
Annakin Slayd — Don't Even Know -
"There's a fire inside that you can't extinguish"
Dice Raw — What About Dice
What do these rhymes mean?
- anguish
- extreme mental distress extreme distress of body or mind suffer great pains or distress cause emotional anguish or make
- contradistinguish
- distinguish by contrasting qualities
- distinguish
- mark as different; "We distinguish several kinds of maple" detect with the senses
- languish
- lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
- relinquish
- part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "extinguish" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like anguish, contradistinguish, distinguish create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "extinguish" 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.