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138+ Words that rhyme with license

License is a 2-syllable word with 138 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are balance, condolence, divergence. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of license

noun
  1. a legal document giving official permission to do something
  2. freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech)
  3. excessive freedom; lack of due restraint; "when liberty becomes license dictatorship is near"- Will Durant; "the intolerable license with which the newspapers break...the rules of decorum"- Edmund Burke

2 syllables

5 syllables

7 syllables

Examples of "license" in lyrics

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

  • "I'm mad cause I was caught and reached for his license"
    2 Live Crew — In the Dust
  • "I'm just a Yungsta, I roll without a license"
    504 Boyz f/ Lil' Romeo, Magic — Tight Whips
  • "Drivin' wit no license"
    AP.9 f/ Messy Marv — My Life

What do these rhymes mean?

adolescence
the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood in the state that someone is in between puberty and
balance
a state of equilibrium equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account harmonious arrangement
coalescence
the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts
condolence
an expression of sympathy with another's grief; "they sent their condolences"
divergence
the act of moving away in different direction from a common point

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "license" 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 license?
Words that rhyme with license include: balance, condolence, divergence, adolescence, coalescence, complaisance, convalescence, counterbalance, licence, absence, and 128 more.
How many syllables does license have?
License has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with license?
There are 138 words that rhyme with license: 138 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for license in a song?
The strongest rhymes for license in songwriting are balance, condolence, divergence. 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 license?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with license include balance, condolence, divergence, adolescence, coalescence. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: balance, licence; 1-syllable: condolence, divergence; 2-syllable: adolescence, convalescence. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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