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156+ Words that rhyme with transgress

Transgress is a 2-syllable word with 156 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are caress, address, compress. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of transgress

verb
  1. act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises; "offend all laws of humanity"; "violate the basic laws or human civilization"; "break a law"; "break a promise"
  2. spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline; "The sea transgresses along the West coast of the island"
  3. commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law

1 syllable

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "transgress" in lyrics

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

  • "With finesse I address and she transgress"
    Opio f/ Pep Love, Persia (Mama's) — Talk Dirty
  • "And I can not transgress"
    Witchdoctor f/ Cee-Lo — 7th Floor/The Serengetti
  • "teaching to transgress"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

address
(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored the place where a person or
aggress
take the initiative and go on the offensive; "The Serbs attacked the village at night
caress
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it); "he showered her with caresses
compress
a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or
digress
lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "transgress" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with transgress?
Words that rhyme with transgress include: caress, address, compress, aggress, digress, depress, distress, bless, chess, cress, and 146 more.
How many syllables does transgress have?
Transgress has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with transgress?
There are 156 words that rhyme with transgress: 156 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for transgress in a song?
The strongest rhymes for transgress in songwriting are caress, address, compress. 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 transgress?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with transgress include caress, address, compress, aggress, digress. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bless, chess; 1-syllable: caress, address; 2-syllable: convalesce, dispossess. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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