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28+ Words that rhyme with killed

Killed is a 2-syllable word with 28 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are peeled, drilled, thrilled. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

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Examples of "killed" in lyrics

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

  • "And try to keep it real till I die or get killed"
    2 Live Crew f/ Ice-T — The Real One
  • "If I get killed"
    504 Boyz f/ Krazy, Mac — Big Toys
  • "You gonna always love my dog even though he got killed"
    504 Boyz — Life is Serious

What do these rhymes mean?

drilled
trained in a skill by repetitious practice; "well-drilled in military procedures"
grilled
cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill) cooked over an outdoor grill
peeled
(used informally) completely unclothed
thrilled
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
unskilled
not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency; "unskilled in the art of rhetoric

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "killed" 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 killed?
Words that rhyme with killed include: peeled, drilled, thrilled, unskilled, grilled, rebuild, fulfilled, unfulfilled, build, billed, and 18 more.
How many syllables does killed have?
Killed has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with killed?
There are 28 words that rhyme with killed: 28 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for killed in a song?
The strongest rhymes for killed in songwriting are peeled, drilled, thrilled. 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 killed?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with killed include peeled, drilled, thrilled, unskilled, grilled. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: build, gild; 1-syllable: peeled, drilled; 2-syllable: unskilled, fulfilled. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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