Rhyme Dictionary

Rhymes with “Rival

59 rhyming words found

🎯 Perfect Rhymes for "Rival"

9 words

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

WordSyllablesTypeDefinition
revival3nounThe act of reviving, or the state of being revived.
arrival3nounThe act of arriving (reaching a certain place).
nival2Abounding with snow; snowy; snow-covered (now especially in reference to plant habitats).
survival3nounThe fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life.
archival3nounOf or pertaining to an archive or archiving.
archrival3nounA chief rival.
time of arrival5nounThe time when someone or something, especially a train, bus, or other public conveyance, is expected to arrive; the time when it does in fact arrive.
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live ill2

🎵 Near Rhymes for "Rival"

50 words

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

WordSyllablesTypeDefinition
reprisal3nounAn act of retaliation.
stifle2verb(transitive, also figuratively) To make (an animal or person) unconscious or cause (an animal or person) to die by preventing breathing; to smother, to suffocate.
idol2nounA cultural icon, or especially popular person.
trifle2noun(figurative) Anything that is of little importance or worth.
primal2nounOf greatest importance; primary.
denial3nounA refusal or failure to provide or grant something that is requested or desired.
trial2nounAn occasion on which a person or thing is tested to find out how well they perform or how suitable they are.
libel2noun(countable) A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
private2nounBelonging or pertaining to an individual person, group of people, or entity that is not the state.
recital3nounA vocal, instrumental or visual performance by a soloist.
unrivaled3(American spelling) Beyond compare, far surpassing any other, unparalleled, without rival.
cycle2nounA process that returns to its beginning and then repeats itself in the same sequence.
bridle2noun(equestrianism) The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
suicidal4noun(of a person) Likely to commit, or to attempt to commit, suicide.
spiral2noun(geometry) A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
homicidal4Having an inclination to commit homicide.
title2nounThe name of a writing such as a book, which identifies it and usually describes its subject, with a short phrase that often summarizes its topic.
vinyl2noun(music, collectively, uncountable) Phonograph records as a medium.
rivel2noun(US) A kind of small dumpling made from egg and wheat flour, often eaten in soup, especially among the Pennsylvania Dutch and other Germans.
rifle2noun(weaponry) A firearm fired from the shoulder; improved range and accuracy is provided by a long, rifled barrel.
tidal2Relating to tides.
bible2noun(by extension) A comprehensive manual that describes something, or a publication with a loyal readership.
final2noun(Canada, US, Philippines) A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.
vaginal3(relational) Of, relating to, or affecting the vagina.
bridal2nounOf or pertaining to a bride, or to wedding; nuptial.
tribal2nounOf or relating to tribes.
viral2noun(social media) Circulated rapidly and widely from one user to another.
spinal2noun(anatomy, zootomy) Of or relating to the spine.
assault rifle4nounA military select-fire rifle or carbine that fires a shortened rifle caliber round or lower-power smaller-calibre round, from a high-capacity magazine.
michael2noun(countable) A male given name from Hebrew.
rial2nounThe official currencies of Iran, Oman, and Yemen.
tical2nounAn old Thai measurement of weight, the baht, of about 15 grams.
antiviral4noun(pharmacology) Inhibiting the growth and reproduction of a virus.
recycle3noun(transitive) To break down and reuse component materials.
rivaled2verb(transitive) To oppose or compete with.
rivalled2verb(transitive) To oppose or compete with.
arrivals3nounThe act of arriving (reaching a certain place).
idols2nounA cultural icon, or especially popular person.
revivals3nounThe act of reviving, or the state of being revived.
vinal2nounProduced by, or originating in, wine.
dial2noun(transitive) To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone, regardless of whether a physical dial is present.
disciple3nounA person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others.
eiffel2nounA surname from French.
idle2verbNot engaged in any occupation or employment; unemployed; inactive; doing nothing in particular.
micheal2nounA male given name from Hebrew.
rivals2nounA competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.
rizal2nounA province of Calabarzon, Luzon, Philippines. Capital and largest city: Antipolo.
saliva3noun(physiology) A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.
sidle2verb(ambitransitive, also figuratively) To (cause something to) move sideways.
vial2nounA glass or plastic vessel or bottle, especially a small tube-shaped bottle used to store medicine, perfume or other chemicals.

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