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Rhymes Here is a list of the words that rhyme with the word criminalize.This is ordered by best match. Changing color means the start of the next best set of words.
5 syllable words
Near RhymesHere is a list of the words that nearly rhyme with the word criminalize.
3 syllable words

civilize

minimize

penalize

finalize

analyze

demonize

womanize

sympathize

specialize

emphasize

equalize

scandalize

stigmatize

tantalize

christianize

hellenize

humanize

legalize

mechanize

monetize

paralyze

pluralize

sterilize

terminal

typifies

centralize

multiplies

digitize

realize

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harmonize

magnifies

synchronize

mystifies

neutralize

normalize

recognize

permanent

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agonize

brutalize

canonize

catalyze

clarifies

colonize

criticize

dramatize

fertilize

fossilize

idolize

localize

merchandise

mobilize

moralize

scrutinize

specifies

synthesize

terrifies

urbanize

utilize

verbalize

verifies

vocalize

chairmanships

ionize

lionize

eulogize

socialize

chairmanship

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butterflies

carbonize

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harmonies

justifies

organize

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promenades

rectifies

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alibis

certifies

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gratifies

modifies

notifies

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prophesies

qualifies

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germinate

classifies

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temporize

terminate

enfranchise

amplifies

mormonism

memorize

rubberize

energize

otherwise

summarize

dormancy

exercise

hormonal

hybridize

occupies

oxidize

rhapsodize

standardize

normandy

pressurize

amortize

germanic

nullifies

enterprise

fireflies

lullabies

aggrandize

harmonics

modernize

ostracize

tormentors

fraternize

harmony

jeopardize

mesmerize

pulverize

tournaments

samurais

advertise

pronounces

satisfies

surmounted

victimize

armaments

terrorize

terminates

ornaments

circumcise

ghettoize

harmonic

armament

tournament

idealize

ferryman

pronouncements

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supervise

ornament

frowningly

tormenting

pronouncement

chairwoman

charwoman

customize

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paramount

publicize

randomize

subsidize

cauterize

satirize

foramen

motorize

permian

premium

vaporize

tormentor

polarize

anglicize

pronouncing

warmonger

warningly

plagiarize

compromise

authorize

fermium

journeyman

pasteurize

forewoman

chromium

premiums

birmingham

cranium

ironing

journeying

6 syllable words

Words that rhyme with the word criminalize

Welcome to the Rhyme Finder! This rhyming dictionary allows users to explore rhymes for any given word. This includes rhymes based on syllables, near rhymes, and more.


How to use the rhyming dictionary

Enter your "starter" word in the FIND RHYMES input box, and click search. It's really that simple! We separate perfect rhymes (near the top) from the imperfect rhymes (toward the bottom). In your rhyming results, colors descend based on the best rhyme. Once the color changes, you will notice the results reset back into alphabetical order. Click on any of the results for the word's definition, part of speech, use in Scrabble, and more. Please note that many of our results are proper nound or slang. While we may not store definitions for all of these words, we can direct you to the Google results for that word.


Perfect Rhymes

Perfect rhymes are just what they sound like. No pun intended! Think of perfect rhymes as words which definitively rhyme. Words that most people would not question. Here are some examples:

  • Cat and Hat
  • Head and Red
  • Egg and Beg
  • Soap and Hope
  • True and Blue

Imperfect Rhymes

Near rhymes, otherwise known as imperfect rhymes, are words that sound the same but are not perfect rhymes. Having trouble deciding if a word is a perfect or imperfect rhyme? Here are some examples:

  • Cat and Bad
  • Head and Mud
  • Egg and Peck
  • Soap and Chap
  • True and Cure

Using Rhymes

Rhymes are most useful in creating lyrics, but they can also be used as a tool to memorize. It is a powerful mnemonic device. This is why song lyrics can be so easy to remember! It's also why rhymes are a great study tool for memorizing! Use this tool to help write poetry, win rhyme games, write a rap song, create lyrics, and expand your vocabulary! Rhyming is very important in music because it creates a rhythm that further creates meaning, emotion, and feeling. It also creates an echo in the lyrics. With children, rhyming is a very important tool. Rhyming teaches children how language works, helps them understand the rhythm of language, and learn how to make predictions. In other words, rhymes teach children phrases to anticipate and rhymes enhance their memory. Within all contexts, rhyming is helpful in expanding your imagination no matter if you’re a child or an adult.

When creating lyrics, there are five types of rhymes to choose from.

  • End rhymes: rhyming of the final word of a line
  • Internal rhymes: rhyming of two words within the same line
  • Slant rhymes: near rhymes
  • Identical rhymes: use the same word at the end of each line
  • Eye rhymes: look like they rhyme but sound different

Different Types of Rhymes
  • Mascline rhymes: have a stressed syllable
  • Feminine rhymes: have a stressless syllable.

Ready for a challenge? Try to come up with rhymes for these surprising words that just aren’t very rhymy. Check them with our dictionary! Examples of tough rhymes:

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  • Wolf
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  • Orange

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