Words that rhyme with shame

Shame is a 1-syllable word with 44 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are acclaim, aflame, blame. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

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"

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?

acclaim
enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd
aflame
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement; "his face all ablaze with excitement"- Bram Stoker
blame
expletives used informally as intensifiers; "he's a blasted idiot"; "it's a blamed shame"; "a blame cold winter
claim
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
dame
informal terms for a (young) woman a woman of refinement

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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 acclaim, aflame, blame create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

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