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11+ Words that rhyme with scathe

Scathe is a 1-syllable word with 11 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bathe, lathe, swathe. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of scathe

noun
  1. the act of damaging something or someone

1 syllable

2 syllables

What do these rhymes mean?

bathe
the act of swimming; "the Englishman said he had a good bathe" cleanse the entire body
lathe
machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool
spathe
a conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence
sunbathe
expose one's body to the sun
swathe
an enveloping bandage wrap in swaddling clothes; "swaddled the infant"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with scathe?
Words that rhyme with scathe include: bathe, lathe, swathe, spathe, sunbathe, nathe, staithe, enswathe, unswathe, rathe, and 1 more.
How many syllables does scathe have?
Scathe has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with scathe?
There are 11 words that rhyme with scathe: 11 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for scathe in a song?
The strongest rhymes for scathe in songwriting are bathe, lathe, swathe. 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 scathe?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with scathe include bathe, lathe, swathe, spathe, sunbathe. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bathe, lathe; 1-syllable: sunbathe, enswathe. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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