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153+ Words that rhyme with fear

Fear is a 1-syllable word with 153 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are clear, year, near. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of fear

noun
  1. an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
  2. an anxious feeling; "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
  3. a feeling of profound respect for someone or something; "the fear of God"; "the Chinese reverence for the dead"; "the French treat food with gentle reverence"; "his respect for the law bordered on veneration"

1 syllable

2 syllables

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Examples of "fear" in lyrics

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

  • "Fierce no man, feel the force of fear"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Wise — Lock N Load
  • "But they cannot utilize them because of fear"
    2 Live Crew — Revelation
  • "So come to the party and have no fear"
    2 Live Crew — 2 Live is Here

What do these rhymes mean?

clear
completely; "read the book clear to the end"; "slept clear through the night
ear
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium good hearing; "he had a keen ear
hear
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
near
near in time or place or relationship; "as the wedding day drew near"; "stood near the door
year
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days; "she is 4 years old

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with fear?
Words that rhyme with fear include: clear, year, near, ear, hear, tear, appear, gear, rear, disappear, and 143 more.
How many syllables does fear have?
Fear has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with fear?
There are 153 words that rhyme with fear: 153 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for fear in a song?
The strongest rhymes for fear in songwriting are clear, year, near. 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 fear?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with fear include clear, year, near, ear, hear. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: clear, year; 1-syllable: appear, adhere; 2-syllable: disappear, chandelier. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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