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55+ Words that rhyme with witness

Witness is a 2-syllable word with 55 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are business, fitness, quickness. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of witness

noun
  1. someone who sees an event and reports what happened
  2. a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind); "the spectators applauded the performance"; "television viewers"; "sky watchers discovered a new star"
  3. testimony by word or deed to your religious faith

Examples of "witness" in lyrics

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

  • "That's word to everything I love and God my witness"
    1st Infantry f/ Prodigy — Serious (The New Message)
  • "Strive for what is mine, the Lord is my witness"
    The 7A3 f/ Frank Stallone — Take You Back (Home Sweet Home)
  • "Its strictly business, she said she had a witness"
    A+ f/ Q-Tip — Me & My Microphone

What do these rhymes mean?

business
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it; "he bought his brother's business
fitness
the quality of being suitable; "they had to prove their fitness for the position" good physical condition
forgiveness
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive the act of excusing a mistake or offense
quickness
skillful performance or ability without difficulty; "his quick adeptness was a product of good design
sickness
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism defectiveness or unsoundness

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "witness" 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 witness?
Words that rhyme with witness include: business, fitness, quickness, sickness, forgiveness, agribusiness, mistress, laxness, weakness, closeness, and 45 more.
How many syllables does witness have?
Witness has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with witness?
There are 55 words that rhyme with witness: 55 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for witness in a song?
The strongest rhymes for witness in songwriting are business, fitness, quickness. 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 witness?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with witness include business, fitness, quickness, sickness, forgiveness. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: mess; 1-syllable: fitness, quickness; 2-syllable: business, closeness. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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