31+ Words that rhyme with perish

Perish is a 2-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cherish, bearish, fairish. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of perish

verb
  1. 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:

  • "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?

bearish
expecting prices to fall
boorish
ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance; "was boorish and insensitive
cherish
be fond of; be attached to
fairish
not excessive or extreme; "a fairish income"; "reasonable prices" (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored
squarish
somewhat square in appearance or form

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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 cherish, bearish, fairish 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with perish?
Words that rhyme with perish include: cherish, bearish, fairish, boorish, squarish, amateurish, garish, parrish, barish, irish, and 21 more.
How many syllables does perish have?
Perish has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with perish?
There are 31 words that rhyme with perish: 31 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for perish in a song?
The strongest rhymes for perish in songwriting are cherish, bearish, fairish. 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 perish?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with perish include cherish, bearish, fairish, boorish, squarish. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cherish, bearish; 1-syllable: feverish, liverish; 2-syllable: amateurish, impoverish. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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