39+ Words that rhyme with pretense
Pretense is a 2-syllable word with 39 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cense, commence, commonsense. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of pretense
- noun
- the act of giving a false appearance; "his conformity was only pretending"
- pretending with intention to deceive
- imaginative intellectual play
1 syllable
2 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "pretense" in lyrics
See how pretense is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"It was all in defense, no false pretense"
Blue Sky Black Death & Jean Grae — Strikes -
"just these few examples help me illustrate my pretense"
Brother Ali — Take Me Home -
"So what's the use in you makin a pretense"
Candyman — Playin' On Me
What do these rhymes mean?
- cense
- perfume especially with a censer
- commence
- take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?
- commonsense
- exhibiting native good judgment; "arrive home at a reasonable hour
- condense
- undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
- defence
- (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires (sports) the
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "pretense" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like cense, commence, commonsense create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "pretense" 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.