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56+ Words that rhyme with poison

Poison is a 2-syllable word with 56 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are damson, prison, citizen. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of poison

noun
  1. any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
  2. anything that harms or destroys; "the poison of fascism"
verb
  1. spoil as if by poison; "poison someone's mind"; "poison the atmosphere in the office"

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "poison" in lyrics

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

  • "Making crates, Math defy it, mixed with rap poison"
    9th Prince f/ Beretta 9 — Never Front
  • "And my style is causing nausea like the scorpion poison"
    A+ — Gotta Have It
  • "If he truly drank the poison"
    Aesop Rock — The Mayor and the Crook

What do these rhymes mean?

citizen
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
crimson
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)
damson
dark purple plum of the damson tree
denizen
a person who inhabits a particular place a plant or animal naturalized in a region; "denizens of field and forest
prison
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment a prisonlike situation

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "poison" 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 poison?
Words that rhyme with poison include: damson, prison, citizen, crimson, denizen, dozen, blazon, brazen, chosen, cousin, and 46 more.
How many syllables does poison have?
Poison has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with poison?
There are 56 words that rhyme with poison: 56 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for poison in a song?
The strongest rhymes for poison in songwriting are damson, prison, citizen. 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 poison?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with poison include damson, prison, citizen, crimson, denizen. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: damson, prison; 1-syllable: citizen, denizen; 2-syllable: bipartisan, lederhosen. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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