freeze synonyms

freeze

v.

  1. To change to a solid state

    congeal, harden, solidify, ice, stiffen, glaciate, ice up.

    Antonyms melt*, thaw*, liquefy. *

  2. To make cold

    chill, refrigerate, ice, quick-freeze, deep-freeze, flash-freeze, nip, bite, cool, pierce, chill to the marrow, make one's teeth chatter, numb, anesthetize, benumb.

    Antonyms heat, warm, cook.

  3. To halt

    fix, arrest, suspend, become immobilized; see halt 2, stop 1.

  4. To discourage

    dishearten, depress, dampen; see discourage 1.

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