Words that rhyme with theft

Theft is a 1-syllable word with 12 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bereft, deft, heft. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of theft

noun
  1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully; "the thieving is awful at Kennedy International"

2 syllables

3 syllables

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Examples of "theft" in lyrics

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

  • "by his larceny, or petty theft"
    3rd Bass — Soul in the Hole
  • "I frighten fear, murder death, burgalize theft"
    Almighty f/ Planet Asia — Obey (the Statesmen)
  • "You steal the deoderant out of CVS, you locked for retail theft"
    Beanie Sigel — What Your Life Like 2

What do these rhymes mean?

bereft
unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love sorrowful through loss or deprivation; "bereft of hope"
deft
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands; "a deft waiter"; "deft fingers massaged her face
heft
the property of being large in mass lift or elevate test the weight of something by lifting it
left
toward or on the left; also used figuratively; "he looked right and left
weft
the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

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