Words that rhyme with restrain

Restrain is a 2-syllable word with 270 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abstain, again, ain. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of restrain

verb
  1. keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool"
  2. place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
  3. to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement; "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"; "About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade"; "The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center"; "The terrorists held the journalists for ransom"

4 syllables

Examples of "restrain" in lyrics

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

  • "But names suffer from the strain as extremeties restrain"
    Tha Beggas — Appleseeds
  • "I got enough dope for your veins and restrain"
    Cru f/ Black Rob — Wreckgonize
  • "I have to buy tes that can bind and restrain"
    Jedi Mind Tricks — Target Practice

What do these rhymes mean?

abstain
refrain from voting choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol"
again
anew; "she tried again"; "they rehearsed the scene again"
ain
belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive; "for your own use
arcane
requiring secret or mysterious knowledge; "the arcane science of dowsing"
arraign
call before a court to answer an indictment accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "restrain" 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.

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