124+ Words that rhyme with retaliate

Retaliate is a 3-syllable word with 124 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are state, fate, gate. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of retaliate

verb
  1. take revenge for a perceived wrong; "He wants to avenge the murder of his brother"
  2. make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil; "The Empire strikes back"; "The Giants struck back and won the opener"; "The Israeli army retaliated for the Hamas bombing"

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Examples of "retaliate" in lyrics

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

  • "Retaliate"
    Anybody Killa f/ Twiztid — Retaliate
  • "It's time I retaliate"
    Beanie Sigel f/ Scarface — Mac And Brad
  • "I'm out the pen. now I'm back to retaliate"
    Blac Haze — For My Dogs

What do these rhymes mean?

fate
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future the ultimate agency regarded as
gate
a movable barrier in a fence or wall a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated
relate
make a logical or causal connection; "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind
slate
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate thin layers of rock used for roofing a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can
state
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "retaliate" 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 retaliate?
Words that rhyme with retaliate include: state, fate, gate, relate, slate, skate, estate, upstate, mate, grate, and 114 more.
How many syllables does retaliate have?
Retaliate has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with retaliate?
There are 124 words that rhyme with retaliate: 124 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for retaliate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for retaliate in songwriting are state, fate, gate. 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 retaliate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with retaliate include state, fate, gate, relate, slate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: state, fate; 1-syllable: relate, estate; 2-syllable: interstate, emaciate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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