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

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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

Like Snow White, she is surrounded by woodland creatures — rabbits, badgers even a deer — all frozen in time. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026

To have frozen smoothie cubes ready to go, blend watermelon rinds with berries and fresh herbs, and freeze the mixture in ice cube trays. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026

Noun

Late spring freezes, extremely high temperatures, summer droughts and other extreme weather stressors can reduce acorn pollination and production, according to Purdue University. — Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 2 Sep. 2026

In response to several questions about utility affordability, Braun said Hoosiers might be seeing an announcement about a temporary rate freeze from one of Indiana's utility companies. — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 31 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing freeze

• deep freeze
• freeze out