Words that rhyme with preoccupy

Preoccupy is a 3-syllable word with 12 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are counterspy, magpie, occupy. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of preoccupy

verb
  1. engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively; "His work preoccupies him"; "The matter preoccupies her completely--she cannot think of anything else"
  2. occupy or take possession of beforehand or before another or appropriate for use in advance; "the army preoccupied the hills"

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "preoccupy" in lyrics

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  • "Preoccupy"
    Feenom Circle — Tunnelvision

What do these rhymes mean?

counterspy
a spy who works against enemy espionage
magpie
long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous chattering call someone who collects things that have been
occupy
keep busy with; "She busies herself with her butterfly collection" live (in a certain place)
philippi
a city in ancient Macedonia that was important in early Christianity Octavian and Mark Antony defeated Brutus and
potpie
deep-dish meat and vegetable pie or a meat stew with dumplings

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "preoccupy" 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.

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