Words that rhyme with suspense

Suspense is a 2-syllable word with 42 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cense, commence, commonsense. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of suspense

noun
  1. apprehension about what is going to happen
  2. an uncertain cognitive state; "the matter remained in suspense for several years"
  3. excited anticipation of an approaching climax; "the play kept the audience in suspense"

Examples of "suspense" in lyrics

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

  • "We both make sense, this song ain't about drama and suspense"
    9th Prince f/ Planet Asia — Revolution Music
  • "stood up fool I couldn't take the suspense"
    Afroman — There's a Price to Pay
  • "Hit a nza with this wrench and fulfill the suspense"
    Beretta 9 f/ Hell Razah, Lord Superb — Showdown

What do these rhymes mean?

cense
perfume especially with a censer
commence
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?
commonsense
exhibiting native good judgment; "arrive home at a reasonable hour
condense
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
contents
a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "suspense" 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.

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