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39+ Words that rhyme with offense

Offense is a 2-syllable word with 39 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are defense, sense, commence. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

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"

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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?

commence
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?
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
defense
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
sense
a general conscious awareness; "a sense of security"; "a sense of happiness"; "a sense of danger

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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 defense, sense, commence 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with offense?
Words that rhyme with offense include: defense, sense, commence, condense, defence, tense, immense, cense, dense, dispense, and 29 more.
How many syllables does offense have?
Offense has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with offense?
There are 39 words that rhyme with offense: 39 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for offense in a song?
The strongest rhymes for offense in songwriting are defense, sense, commence. 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 offense?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with offense include defense, sense, commence, condense, defence. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: sense, tense; 1-syllable: defense, commence; 2-syllable: commonsense, recommence. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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