Rhyme Dictionary

Rhymes with “Preemptive

21 rhyming words found

🎯 Perfect Rhymes for "Preemptive"

6 words

These words rhyme exactly with "preemptive" — same ending sound.

WordSyllablesTypeDefinition
redemptive3Causing, or relating to, redemption or saving; redeeming.
emptive2(rare) Responding to or acting to counteract something when it happens (rather than beforehand).
attempt of3
contempt of3
exempt of3
tempt of2

🎵 Near Rhymes for "Preemptive"

15 words

These words don't rhyme perfectly but share a similar sound — great for slant rhyme and song lyrics.

WordSyllablesTypeDefinition
empathetic4Showing empathy for others, and recognizing their feelings; empathic.
attentive3Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
inventive3Possessed of a particular capacity for the design of new mechanisms or processes, creative or skilful at inventing.
redemption3noun(religion) Salvation from sin.
tempting2nounAttractive, appealing, enticing.
incentive3nounSomething that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
empty2verbDevoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant.
attempted3Tried, with the connotation of failure.
defensive3noun(chiefly sports) Pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack.
preventive3nounPreventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to.
preemption3nounAn act or process that preempts; a preventive or forestalling action; as:
tempted2verb(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
tempter2nounSomeone or something that tempts.
contraceptive4nounThat acts to prevent conception as a result of sexual intercourse.
preempted3verb(transitive) To prevent or beat to the punch, to forestall an expected occurrence by acting first.

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