19+ Words that rhyme with sympathy

Sympathy is a 3-syllable word with 19 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are empathy, apathy, timothy. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of sympathy

noun
  1. 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"
  2. sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish)
  3. a relation of affinity or harmony between people; whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other; "the two of them were in close sympathy"

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Examples of "sympathy" in lyrics

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

  • "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?

allopathy
the usual method of treating disease with remedies that produce effects differing from those produced by the disease
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
empathy
understanding and entering into another's feelings
timothy
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay a disciple of Saint Paul who

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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 empathy, apathy, timothy 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with sympathy?
Words that rhyme with sympathy include: empathy, apathy, timothy, allopathy, antipathy, idiopathy, telepathy, homeopathy, hydropathy, neuropathy, and 9 more.
How many syllables does sympathy have?
Sympathy has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with sympathy?
There are 19 words that rhyme with sympathy: 19 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for sympathy in a song?
The strongest rhymes for sympathy in songwriting are empathy, apathy, timothy. 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 sympathy?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with sympathy include empathy, apathy, timothy, allopathy, antipathy. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: empathy, apathy; 1-syllable: allopathy, antipathy; 2-syllable: naturopathy, retinopathy. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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