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75+ Words that rhyme with pursued

Pursued is a 2-syllable word with 75 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are brood, crude, allude. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of pursued

adjective
  1. followed with enmity as if to harm; "running and leaping like a herd of pursued antelopes"
noun
  1. a person who is being chased; "the film jumped back and forth from the pursuer to the pursued"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "pursued" in lyrics

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

  • "Because a dream is what you wanna do, but still haven't pursued"
    Aesop Rock — No Regrets
  • "And that I'm glad I pursued"
    Drift f/ Molly — Don't Call Me
  • "Unless we're takinga route we have not pursued"
    Flobots — Stand Up

What do these rhymes mean?

accrued
periodically accumulated over time; "accrued interest"; "accrued leave"
allude
make a more or less disguised reference to; "He alluded to the problem but did not mention it"
brood
the young of an animal cared for at one time think moodily or anxiously about something hang over, as of something
collude
act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose
crude
not carefully or expertly made; "managed to make a crude splint"; "a crude cabin of logs with bark still on them

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "pursued" 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 pursued?
Words that rhyme with pursued include: brood, crude, allude, accrued, collude, conclude, dude, delude, denude, feud, and 65 more.
How many syllables does pursued have?
Pursued has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with pursued?
There are 75 words that rhyme with pursued: 75 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for pursued in a song?
The strongest rhymes for pursued in songwriting are brood, crude, allude. 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 pursued?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with pursued include brood, crude, allude, accrued, collude. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: brood, crude; 1-syllable: allude, accrued; 2-syllable: renewed, debuted. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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