Words that rhyme with virus

Virus is a 2-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are citrus, desirous, empress. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of virus

noun
  1. (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
  2. a harmful or corrupting agency; "bigotry is a virus that must not be allowed to spread"; "the virus of jealousy is latent in everyone"
  3. a software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer; "a true virus cannot spread to another computer without human assistance"

Examples of "virus" in lyrics

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

  • "But I'd infiltrate your floppies and download this simple virus"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Beyonder — Axe Hurlers
  • "You know we rip it up, hit the mic like a virus"
    Afu-Ra f/ GZA — Bigacts, Littleacts
  • "Defense against sickness, unwanted virus"
    Afu-Ra — Self Mastery

What do these rhymes mean?

citrus
any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp
desirous
having or expressing desire for something; "desirous of high office
empress
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
ferrous
of or relating to or containing iron
fibrous
having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute (of meat) full of sinews

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "virus" 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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