225+ Words that rhyme with lessen

Lessen is a 2-syllable word with 225 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are delicatessen, caisson, cresson. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of lessen

verb
  1. decrease in size, extent, or range; "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"; "The cabin pressure fell dramatically"; "her weight fell to under a hundred pounds"; "his voice fell to a whisper"
  2. make smaller; "He decreased his staff"
  3. wear off or die down; "The pain subsided"

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Examples of "lessen" in lyrics

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

  • "Don't leave before the lessons lessen"
    2Mex — Alive-a-Cation
  • "But I will never lessen"
    Jesse Abraham — Just Gettin' Goin'
  • "can the amount of time on parole be lessen"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

basin
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
caisson
an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition a chest to
chasten
censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks" restrain correct by punishment or discipline
cresson
of a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green
delicatessen
ready-to-eat food products a shop selling ready-to-eat food products

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "lessen" 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 lessen?
Words that rhyme with lessen include: delicatessen, caisson, cresson, basin, chasten, coarsen, assassin, christen, essen, lesson, and 215 more.
How many syllables does lessen have?
Lessen has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with lessen?
There are 225 words that rhyme with lessen: 225 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for lessen in a song?
The strongest rhymes for lessen in songwriting are delicatessen, caisson, cresson. 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 lessen?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with lessen include delicatessen, caisson, cresson, basin, chasten. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: caisson, cresson; 1-syllable: assassin, anderson; 2-syllable: comparison, biomedicine. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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