194+ Words that rhyme with recession

Recession is a 3-syllable word with 194 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are confession, aggression, accession. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of recession

noun
  1. the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year
  2. a small concavity
  3. the withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service

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Examples of "recession" in lyrics

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

  • "President Bush will bring us out of this recession"
    Chubb Rock f/ 3rd Bass + more — Bring 'Em Home Safely
  • "Stop the war and fight recession"
    Crooked I f/ Sally Anthony — Been So Long
  • "Riker's Island in the '80's, Elmi' recession"
    House Gang Animalz f/ Inspectah Deck — All My Life

What do these rhymes mean?

accession
a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
aggression
a disposition to behave aggressively a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack violent action that is
cession
the act of ceding
concession
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
confession
an admission of misdeeds or faults a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party (Roman

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "recession" 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 recession?
Words that rhyme with recession include: confession, aggression, accession, cession, concession, depression, compression, session, possession, profession, and 184 more.
How many syllables does recession have?
Recession has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with recession?
There are 194 words that rhyme with recession: 194 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for recession in a song?
The strongest rhymes for recession in songwriting are confession, aggression, accession. 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 recession?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with recession include confession, aggression, accession, cession, concession. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cession, session; 1-syllable: confession, aggression; 2-syllable: decompression, indiscretion. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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