Words that rhyme with roughshod
Roughshod is a 2-syllable word with 75 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abroad, applaud, awed.
Definition of roughshod
adjective
- (of a horse) having horseshoes with projecting nails to prevent slipping
- (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; "a barbarous crime"; "brutal beatings"; "cruel tortures"; "Stalin's roughshod treatment of the kulaks"; "a savage slap"; "vicious kicks"
- unjustly domineering; "incensed at the government's heavy- handed economic policies"; "a manager who rode roughshod over all opposition"
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What do these rhymes mean?
- abroad
- to or in a foreign country; "they had never travelled abroad" far away from home or one's usual surroundings
- applaud
- clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval express approval of; "I applaud your efforts"
- awed
- inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence; "awed by the silence
- ballade
- a poem consisting of 3 stanzas and an envoy
- bawd
- a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "roughshod" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like abroad, applaud, awed create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "roughshod" 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.