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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of froze out

  • as in excluded
  • as in excluded
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froze out

verb

Definition of froze outnext
past tense of freeze out
as in excluded
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of a housing market that effectively freezes out people of moderate means

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • excluded
  • banned
  • eliminated
  • barred
  • shut out
  • prohibited
  • counted (out)
  • ruled out
  • prevented
  • closed out
  • debarred
  • suspended
  • closed one's doors to
  • excepted
  • expelled
  • banished
  • exiled
  • checked off
  • precluded
  • excommunicated
  • ostracized
  • hindered
  • blocked
  • combed (out)
  • blacklisted
  • deported
  • blackballed
  • obviated
  • impeded
  • warded (off)
  • deterred
  • threw out
  • ceased
  • obstructed
  • halted
  • ousted
  • staved off
  • weeded (out)
  • disregarded
  • discontinued

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • included
  • admitted
  • received
  • accepted
  • welcomed
  • took in
  • entertained
  • embraced
  • unbanned
  • included
  • admitted
  • received
  • accepted
  • welcomed
  • took in
  • entertained
  • embraced
  • unbanned
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froze out

fructuous

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“Froze out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/froze%20out. Accessed 3 Jun. 2023.

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