Words that rhyme with sympathy
Sympathy is a 3-syllable word with 19 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are antipathy, apathy, chrestomathy. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of sympathy
- noun
- an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion; "his sympathies were always with the underdog"; "I knew I could count on his understanding"
- sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish)
- a relation of affinity or harmony between people; whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other; "the two of them were in close sympathy"
4 syllables
5 syllables
Examples of "sympathy" in lyrics
See how sympathy is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Sympathy"
Lily Allen — Cheryl Tweedy * -
"Used to speak sweet with sympathy"
Blu — Amnesia -
"And now she justified cryin rivers for sympathy"
CunninLynguists — Dance For Me
What do these rhymes mean?
- antipathy
- a feeling of intense dislike the object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided
- apathy
- an absence of emotion or enthusiasm the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
- chrestomathy
- a selection of passages from different authors that is compiled as an aid in learning a language
- empathy
- understanding and entering into another's feelings
- homoeopathy
- a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "sympathy" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like antipathy, apathy, chrestomathy create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "sympathy" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.