Words That Rhyme withPestilence
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Words That Rhyme with Pestilence
250 words rhyme with pestilence— evidence, difference, experience, science, audience, distance, silence, and insurance, plus 192 more, and 50 near kin.
A 3-syllable word organized by meter below—single-syllable perfect rhymes for hooks and choruses, longer multi-syllable matches for verses and bridges.
Rhymes
Rhyme Chart250 connections
perfectnear
+ 236 more below ↓
2 syllables48 entries
- science·2
- distance·2
- silence·2
- license·2
- presence·2
- sentence·2
- balance·2
- entrance·2
- patience·2
- conscience·2
- instance·2
- lawrence·2
- absence·2
- clarence·2
- florence·2
- sequence·2
- vengeance·2
- substance·2
- guidance·2
- essence·2
- clearance·2
- province·2
- nuisance·2
- licence·2
- fragrance·2
- terrence·2
- constance·2
- penance·2
- laurence·2
- riddance·2
- brilliance·2
- terence·2
- prudence·2
- terrance·2
- grievance·2
- ordnance·2
- torrance·2
- cadence·2
- provence·2
- hindrance·2
- semblance·2
- credence·2
- pittance·2
- clemence·2
- torrence·2
- parlance·2
- creedence·2
- semonce·2
3 syllables113 entries
- evidence·3
- difference·3
- audience·3
- insurance·3
- violence·3
- performance·3
- ambulance·3
- conference·3
- confidence·3
- influence·3
- surveillance·3
- existence·3
- resistance·3
- appearance·3
- alliance·3
- assistance·3
- importance·3
- residence·3
- reference·3
- innocence·3
- maintenance·3
- acquaintance·3
- ignorance·3
- convenience·3
- allowance·3
- disturbance·3
- consequence·3
- eminence·3
- arrogance·3
- resemblance·3
- allegiance·3
- tolerance·3
- acceptance·3
- attendance·3
- providence·3
- excellence·3
- endurance·3
- preference·3
- negligence·3
- abundance·3
- defiance·3
- accordance·3
- assurance·3
- elegance·3
- turbulence·3
- relevance·3
- insolence·3
- severance·3
- reverence·3
- remembrance·3
- occurrence·3
- diligence·3
- ordinance·3
- repentance·3
- indulgence·3
- dominance·3
- abstinence·3
- resonance·3
- compliance·3
- persistence·3
- imbalance·3
- temperance·3
- appliance·3
- vigilance·3
- countenance·3
- impotence·3
- transference·3
- impatience·3
- sustenance·3
- reluctance·3
- insistence·3
- ambience·3
- precedence·3
- radiance·3
- circumference·3
- emergence·3
- annoyance·3
- decadence·3
- dependence·3
- variance·3
- avoidance·3
- condolence·3
- convergence·3
- eloquence·3
- ambiance·3
- governance·3
- provenance·3
- admittance·3
- deference·3
- prominence·3
- incidence·3
- reliance·3
- inference·3
- dalliance·3
- malfeasance·3
- recurrence·3
- transcendence·3
- permanence·3
- conveyance·3
- dissonance·3
- congruence·3
- fluorescence·3
- subsistence·3
- adherence·3
- issuance·3
- observance·3
- utterance·3
- affluence·3
- concurrence·3
- prevalence·3
- abeyance·3
- vehemence·3
- resurgence·3
4 syllables35 entries
- experience·4
- intelligence·4
- coincidence·4
- independence·4
- disappearance·4
- inheritance·4
- interference·4
- significance·4
- inconvenience·4
- correspondence·4
- obedience·4
- reconnaissance·4
- incompetence·4
- indifference·4
- self-confidence·4
- perseverance·4
- adolescence·4
- deliverance·4
- cross-reference·4
- reassurance·4
- continuance·4
- benevolence·4
- intolerance·4
- extravagance·4
- resilience·4
- exuberance·4
- coexistence·4
- neuroscience·4
- incontinence·4
- recognizance·4
- nonviolence·4
- jurisprudence·4
- ambivalence·4
- acquiescence·4
- equivalence·4
5 syllables3 entries
6 syllables1 entry
Near & Slant Rhymes50 slant
Words that almost rhyme with “pestilence” — share the same ending consonant sounds but with different vowels.
- once≈
- since≈
- chance≈
- dance≈
- sense≈
- prince≈
- nonsense≈
- france≈
- defense≈
- convince≈
- advance≈
- response≈
- fence≈
- vince≈
- offense≈
- intense≈
- romance≈
- tense≈
- lance≈
- announce≈
- defence≈
- hans≈
- bounce≈
- expense≈
- hence≈
- finance≈
- pronounce≈
- glance≈
- immense≈
- vance≈
- dense≈
- ounce≈
- commence≈
- spence≈
- trance≈
- renaissance≈
- stance≈
- circumstance≈
- incense≈
- suspense≈
- renounce≈
- enhance≈
- rinse≈
- freelance≈
- pence≈
- denounce≈
- dispense≈
- nance≈
- whence≈
- pounce≈
More 3-Syllable Words Starting with "P"12 related
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What does “pestilence” mean?
- (noun)a pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of“racism is a pestilence at the heart of the nation”
- (noun)any epidemic disease with a high death rate
- (noun)a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
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All synonyms →Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the best rhymes for Pestilence?
- There are 200 words that rhyme with "Pestilence" in the RHYMEBOOK dictionary, including both perfect rhymes and near rhymes. These are organized by syllable count — from quick single-syllable matches perfect for hooks and choruses, to longer multi-syllable words for verses and bridges.
- How do you use Pestilence in songwriting?
- "Pestilence" is a 3-syllable word, which makes it versatile for both end-of-line rhymes and internal rhyming. For tighter patterns, match it with other 3-syllable words from the list above. For contrast, try pairing it with words of different syllable counts to create rhythmic variation in your lyrics.
- What is a near rhyme for Pestilence?
- Near rhymes (also called slant rhymes or half rhymes) for "Pestilence" share similar ending sounds but aren't exact matches. These are especially useful in modern songwriting and rap, where perfect rhymes can sound predictable. Scroll to the "Near & Slant Rhymes" section above for the full list.
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