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103+ Words that rhyme with withhold

Withhold is a 2-syllable word with 103 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cold, behold, bold. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of withhold

verb
  1. hold back; refuse to hand over or share; "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"
  2. retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My employer is withholding taxes"

1 syllable

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "withhold" in lyrics

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

  • "Spitting out toxins I couldn't dissolve or withhold"
    Jehst — City of Industry
  • "Stuck in a black hole and yes, I withhold"
    Laquan — Let the Vibes Flow
  • "w-2 ups mif withhold"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

behold
see with attention; "behold Christ!"
bold
fearless and daring; "bold settlers on some foreign shore"; "a bold speech"; "a bold adventure" clear and distinct
cold
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or
gold
made from or covered with gold; "gold coins"; "the gold dome of the Capitol"; "the golden calf
old
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "withhold" 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 withhold?
Words that rhyme with withhold include: cold, behold, bold, gold, old, fold, hold, mold, sold, wold, and 93 more.
How many syllables does withhold have?
Withhold has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with withhold?
There are 103 words that rhyme with withhold: 103 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for withhold in a song?
The strongest rhymes for withhold in songwriting are cold, behold, bold. 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 withhold?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with withhold include cold, behold, bold, gold, old. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cold, bold; 1-syllable: behold, enfold; 2-syllable: controlled, copyhold. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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