Words that rhyme with mercy
Mercy is a 2-syllable word with 34 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are contumacy, controversy, monocracy. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of mercy
- noun
- leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice; "he threw himself on the mercy of the court"
- a disposition to be kind and forgiving; "in those days a wife had to depend on the mercifulness of her husband"
- the feeling that motivates compassion
3 syllables
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Examples of "mercy" in lyrics
See how mercy is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Know you not that G, you wasn't cursed, see and unworthy for the mercy"
4th Disciple f/ Killah Priest, Shanghai the Messenger — Devil in Descize -
"Dear Lord, I thank you for your grace and your mercy"
50/50 Twin — Turmoil -
"Lawd have mercy"
Aceyalone f/ Zulu — Push
What do these rhymes mean?
- controversy
- a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
- contumacy
- willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order
- monocracy
- a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition
- obduracy
- resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible
- obstinacy
- the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "mercy" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like contumacy, controversy, monocracy create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "mercy" 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.