FRIZZLE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of frizzle

as in curl

a length of hair that forms a loop or series of loops the girl has enough frizzles to play Little Orphan Annie

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verb

as in to scorch

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Recent Examples of frizzle

Noun

Meanwhile, a persnickety bank investigator, played by Tilda Swinton in a frizzle of red hair and clompy shoes, approaches Doyle with a serious charge. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Oct. 2025

Verb

From Julia Child-style French omelets and frizzled eggs to poached and hard-boiled, there are dozens of ways to create your own personal perfect egg recipe (or potentially be at risk for these common egg mistakes). — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frizzle

Noun

In recent weeks, Smith has shared heartwrenching glimpses into the family’s battle, including photos of Whimsy’s curls being shaved and her bald head bedazzled with gems.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
Griffin styled her signature bright red hair in natural curls with wavy bangs, framing her glam-free skin.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of curl

Verb

Sweet potatoes are also classified by their skin color – orange, white, or purple — which also determines their texture when cooked.

— Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
To reduce risk of infection, people should thoroughly wash produce and cook fruits and vegetables.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Definition of cook

Verb

The final additions of cheddar, nutmeg, and red pepper round out the dish’s depth of flavor before—as with my mom’s grits cakes—they’re chilled in a casserole dish overnight before being cut into triangular slices and broiled until golden.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
For more than a year, an uncontrolled fire had burned in the bowels of the dump, broiling old garbage and sending nauseating fumes into nearby homes.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of broil

Verb

Large sections of the ceiling were destroyed, blackened and charred, while the floor and tables below, some still with beer bottles on them, were blanketed in ash and debris.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Pictures shared on social media after the fire was extinguished showed chairs and tables inside the pub completely charred and blackened, with parts of the ceiling peeling off.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026

Definition of char

Verb

Now, the cabin where those memories were made has been reduced to ash.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
The fires in West Miami-Dade that have sent smoke, soot and ash into nearby communities, prompting over 200 people to leave their homes, is more than half contained as of Thursday, according to the Florida Forest Service.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026

Definition of ash

Verb

Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS DINING HABITS — Actor declares one popular fry 'aren't fries,' igniting fierce online debate.

— , FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Golden State went on a 12-0 run from that point, capped off by a deep 3-pointer from Veronica Burton to give the Valkyries a 68-65 lead and ignite the Chase Center crowd.

— Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

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