40+ Words that rhyme with tense

Tense is a 1-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are sense, defense, commence. 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 tense

adjective
  1. in or of a state of physical or nervous tension
  2. pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in `beat')
  3. taut or rigid; stretched tight; "tense piano strings"

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Examples of "tense" in lyrics

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

  • "Usin abusin, those of the past tense"
    3rd Bass — Wordz of Wizdom
  • "Scale like a fence, put you in the past tense"
    3rd Bass f/ Chubb Rock — Kick Em in the Grill
  • "When I first stepped to her I was nervous and tense"
    A+ f/ Q-Tip — Me & My Microphone

What do these rhymes mean?

commence
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?
condense
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
defense
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
sense
a general conscious awareness; "a sense of security"; "a sense of happiness"; "a sense of danger
suspense
apprehension about what is going to happen an uncertain cognitive state

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with tense?
Words that rhyme with tense include: sense, defense, commence, condense, suspense, immense, incense, offense, pretense, cense, and 30 more.
How many syllables does tense have?
Tense has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with tense?
There are 40 words that rhyme with tense: 40 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for tense in a song?
The strongest rhymes for tense in songwriting are sense, defense, commence. 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 tense?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with tense include sense, defense, commence, condense, suspense. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: sense, cense; 1-syllable: defense, commence; 2-syllable: commonsense, recommence. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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