44+ Words that rhyme with shame

Shame is a 1-syllable word with 44 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are game, name, blame. 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 shame

noun
  1. a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
  2. a state of dishonor; "one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"
  3. an unfortunate development; "it's a pity he couldn't do it"

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1 syllable

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Examples of "shame" in lyrics

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

  • "This man's dead when he take my name in vein it's a dag gone shame"
    The 49ers — The Livest
  • "I'm a victim of the game, it's a god damn shame"
    50/50 Twin — Luv My Block
  • "but what a shame"
    51.50 — Stuck in the Game

What do these rhymes mean?

blame
expletives used informally as intensifiers; "he's a blasted idiot"; "it's a blamed shame"; "a blame cold winter
fame
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed favorable public reputation
game
disabled in the feet or legs; "a crippled soldier
name
a language unit by which a person or thing is known; "his name really is George Washington
same
same in identity; "the same man I saw yesterday"; "never wore the same dress twice

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with shame?
Words that rhyme with shame include: game, name, blame, same, fame, flame, frame, aim, dame, lame, and 34 more.
How many syllables does shame have?
Shame has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with shame?
There are 44 words that rhyme with shame: 44 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for shame in a song?
The strongest rhymes for shame in songwriting are game, name, blame. 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 shame?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with shame include game, name, blame, same, fame. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: game, name; 1-syllable: defame, aflame; 2-syllable: overcame. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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