695+ Words that rhyme with obligation

Obligation is a 4-syllable word with 500 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are creation, allegation, conjugation. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of obligation

noun
  1. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; "we must instill a sense of duty in our children"; "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr
  2. the state of being obligated to do or pay something; "he is under an obligation to finish the job"
  3. a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor

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Examples of "obligation" in lyrics

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

  • "my name is a wired heart, sloppy obligation"
    AesopROCK — Basic Cable
  • "One receives an obligation"
    Eligh — Makeshift Message
  • "With the made men for my obligation"
    House Gang Animalz — You Ready?

What do these rhymes mean?

allegation
(law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
congregation
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church an assemblage of people or animals
conjugation
the state of being joined together the inflection of verbs the complete set of inflected forms of a verb a class of
creation
the human act of creating an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone the event that occurred at the
delegation
a group of representatives or delegates authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "obligation" has 4 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 obligation?
Words that rhyme with obligation include: creation, allegation, conjugation, congregation, delegation, elongation, fumigation, irrigation, litigation, mitigation, and 490 more.
How many syllables does obligation have?
Obligation has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with obligation?
There are 695 words that rhyme with obligation: 500 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for obligation in a song?
The strongest rhymes for obligation in songwriting are creation, allegation, conjugation. 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 obligation?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with obligation include creation, allegation, conjugation, congregation, delegation. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: creation, nation; 1-syllable: cetacean, citation; 2-syllable: allegation, conjugation. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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