Words that rhyme with thieves

Thieves is a 2-syllable word with 38 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are heaves, eaves, greaves. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Examples of "thieves" in lyrics

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

  • "Creepin through the hood, growin up nothin but thieves"
    4 Deep — True Blue Brother
  • "My ruby glass glazed specs staple to trade the market thieves"
    Aesop Rock — 1,000 Deaths
  • "There's no honor among thieves"
    Afroman — You Ain't My Friend

What do these rhymes mean?

eaves
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
greaves
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
hargreaves
English inventor of the spinning jenny (1720-1778)
heaves
a chronic emphysema of the horse that causes difficult expiration and heaving of the flanks

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "thieves" 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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