139+ Words that rhyme with pestilence

Pestilence is a 3-syllable word with 139 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are elements, presence, excellence. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of pestilence

noun
  1. a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
  2. any epidemic disease with a high death rate
  3. a pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of; "racism is a pestilence at the heart of the nation"; "according to him, I was the canker in their midst"

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Examples of "pestilence" in lyrics

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

  • "the residents in the meadow of pestilence"
    Blackalicious f/ Lyrics Born, Saul Williams — Release
  • "Guess who? I'm swoopin through the air like pestilence"
    Boogiemonsters — Recognized Thresholds of Negative Stress
  • "Cause they don't deal with holy testaments just war and pestilence"
    DJ Vadim f/ Phi-Life Cypher — Ghetto Rebels

What do these rhymes mean?

elements
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
excellence
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree an outstanding feature
intelligence
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting
presence
the state of being present; current existence
usance
the period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (especially a foreign bill of

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "pestilence" has 3 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 pestilence?
Words that rhyme with pestilence include: elements, presence, excellence, intelligence, usance, absence, balance, licence, license, silence, and 129 more.
How many syllables does pestilence have?
Pestilence has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with pestilence?
There are 139 words that rhyme with pestilence: 139 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for pestilence in a song?
The strongest rhymes for pestilence in songwriting are elements, presence, excellence. 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 pestilence?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with pestilence include elements, presence, excellence, intelligence, usance. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: presence, usance; 1-syllable: elements, excellence; 2-syllable: intelligence, adolescence. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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