Words that rhyme with perish
Perish is a 2-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are amateurish, bearish, boorish. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of perish
- pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; "She died from cancer"; "The children perished in the fire"; "The patient went peacefully"; "The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102"
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Examples of "perish" in lyrics
See how perish is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Gimme that, and what you cherish, be brave and you will perish"
Tha Beggas — Kraftwerks -
"Actin' like he cares apparently 'till you perish"
Bizzy Bone — Nobody Can Stop Me -
"So be prepared to go, yo, it's time to perish"
Bootleg — Death Before Dishonesty
What do these rhymes mean?
- amateurish
- lacking professional skill or expertise; "a very amateurish job"; "inexpert but conscientious efforts
- bearish
- expecting prices to fall
- boorish
- ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance; "was boorish and insensitive
- currish
- base and cowardly resembling a cur; snarling and rude
- fairish
- not excessive or extreme; "a fairish income"; "reasonable prices" (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "perish" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like amateurish, bearish, boorish create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "perish" 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.