Synonyms of freeze

freeze 1 of 2

verb

ˈfrēz 

as in to harden

to become physically firm or solid

add antifreeze to the water in the radiator so it won't freeze and damage the engine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• harden
• stiffen
• congeal
• solidify
• concrete
• set
• indurate
• firm (up)
• crystallize
• gel
• thicken
• cake
• encrust
• petrify
• coagulate
• gelatinize
• jell
• rigidify
• callus
• ossify
• calcify
• clot
• gelate
• temper
• jelly
• anneal
• case-harden

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• soften
• liquefy
• melt
• thaw
• dissolve
• smelt
• fuse
• flux
• unfreeze
• deliquesce

freeze

2 of 2

noun

as in cold

a weather condition marked by low temperatures

the Midwest will experience an intense freeze later in the week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cold
• coldness
• frost
• cold wave
• deep freeze
• chill
• snap
• bite
• chilliness
• cold front
• chillness
• nip
• frigidness
• wintriness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• heat
• heat wave
• dog days
• torridity
• torridness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of freeze

Verb

After many countries froze or seized assets linked to him, China called for his arrest and requested his extradition from Cambodia. — Alvin Camba, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2026

One touch to control and a second, with a chip-and-run pass, to set Sarr free for Palace’s second goal, freezing Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister in the process. — Stuart James, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Noun

Led by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, these policies include application freezes, a stricter public charge rule and changes affecting DACA recipients. — Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

However, the Hagens expanded their freeze repertoire over the decades, and now serve revolving, seasonal, and dairy flavors, from guava to mint chip. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing freeze

• deep freeze
• freeze out