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54+ Words that rhyme with reprieve

Reprieve is a 2-syllable word with 54 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bereave, believe, aggrieve. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of reprieve

noun
  1. a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
  2. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
  3. a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "reprieve" in lyrics

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

  • "Don't be deceived, for soon there's no reprieve"
    CL5 — The Manifesto
  • "I wash my hands with no reprieve"
    Diamond D f/ Crawfish — I Wanna Leave
  • "but we were looking to the future for a fast reprieve"
    The Herd — I Was Only 19

What do these rhymes mean?

achieve
to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks"
aggrieve
infringe on the rights of cause to feel sorrow; "his behavior grieves his mother"
believe
accept as true; take to be true; "I believed his report"; "We didn't believe his stories from the War
bereave
deprive through death
cleave
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument; "cleave the bone" make by cutting into

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "reprieve" 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 reprieve?
Words that rhyme with reprieve include: bereave, believe, aggrieve, cleave, achieve, deceive, conceive, aleve, disbelieve, eve, and 44 more.
How many syllables does reprieve have?
Reprieve has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with reprieve?
There are 54 words that rhyme with reprieve: 54 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for reprieve in a song?
The strongest rhymes for reprieve in songwriting are bereave, believe, aggrieve. 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 reprieve?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with reprieve include bereave, believe, aggrieve, cleave, achieve. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cleave, eve; 1-syllable: bereave, believe; 2-syllable: disbelieve, interleave. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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