39+ Words that rhyme with offense

Offense is a 2-syllable word with 39 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cense, commence, commonsense. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of offense

noun
  1. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
  2. a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question"
  3. (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

Examples of "offense" in lyrics

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

  • "Much love CMB, O.G.'s no offense"
    Al-D f/ Lil' Keke — Hurtin Inside
  • "Nah the bad news is; while the gospel's an offense"
    The Ambassador f/ LaKia Wise — Get You Open
  • "Came to give the defense my best offense"
    Annakin Slayd — Rhythm's Last Stand

What do these rhymes mean?

cense
perfume especially with a censer
commence
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?
commonsense
exhibiting native good judgment; "arrive home at a reasonable hour
condense
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
defence
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires (sports) the

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "offense" 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.

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