38+ Words that rhyme with forbid

Forbid is a 2-syllable word with 38 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bid, cid, id. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of forbid

verb
  1. command against; "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad nixed our plans"
  2. keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"

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Examples of "forbid" in lyrics

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

  • "Leavin girls tuckin out and duckin out, God forbid"
    D-Sisive f/ Muneshine — Long Ago
  • "Merchin'minds with the swines forbid"
    Jus Allah — White Nightmare
  • "Get killed in the dope game God forbid"
    Kane & Abel — No Turning Back

What do these rhymes mean?

bid
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something an attempt to get something
cid
the United States Army's principal law enforcement agency responsible for the conduct of criminal investigations for
id
a state in the Rocky Mountains a card or badge used to identify the bearer
kid
a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids
lid
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "forbid" 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 forbid?
Words that rhyme with forbid include: bid, cid, id, kid, lid, mid, rid, yid, grid, kidd, and 28 more.
How many syllables does forbid have?
Forbid has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with forbid?
There are 38 words that rhyme with forbid: 38 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for forbid in a song?
The strongest rhymes for forbid in songwriting are bid, cid, id. 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 forbid?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with forbid include bid, cid, id, kid, lid. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bid, cid; 1-syllable: madrid, rabid; 2-syllable: overbid, underbid. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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