MELT DOWN Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase melt down. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MELT DOWN
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| melt | verbv | |||||||
noun • the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid verb • reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating • become or cause to become soft or liquid • become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial • lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually • become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly • become less intense and fade away gradually | ||||||||
| defrost | verbv | |||||||
verb • make or become free of frost or ice | ||||||||
| deliquesce | verbv | |||||||
verb • melt away in the process of decay • melt or become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air | ||||||||
| dissolve | verbv | |||||||
noun • (film) a gradual transition from one scene to the next; the next scene is gradually superimposed as the former scene fades out verb • grow less and less substantial until it disappears • cause to go into a solution • come to an end • stop functioning or cohering as a unit • cause to lose control emotionally • lose control emotionally • cause to fade away • pass into a solution • become or cause to become soft or liquid • bring the association of to an end or cause to break up • declare void | ||||||||
| fuse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded • any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant verb • mix together different elements • become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat • equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse • make liquid or plastic by heating | ||||||||
| liquefy | verbv | |||||||
verb • become liquid • make (a solid substance) liquid, as by heating • become liquid or fluid when heated | ||||||||
| liquify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make (a solid substance) liquid, as by heating • become liquid or fluid when heated | ||||||||
| soften | verbv | |||||||
verb • make (images or sounds) soft or softer • lessen in force or effect • give in, as to influence or pressure • protect from impact • make less severe or harsh • make soft or softer • become soft or softer | ||||||||
| thaw | verbv | |||||||
noun • the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid • warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt • a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile verb • become or cause to become soft or liquid | ||||||||
| run | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely • the act of testing something • a race run on foot • an unbroken series of events • (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team • a regular trip • the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace • the continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation • unrestricted freedom to use • the production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.) • a small stream • a race between candidates for elective office • a row of unravelled stitches • the pouring forth of a fluid • an unbroken chronological sequence • a short trip verb • move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time • flee; take to one's heels; cut and run • stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point • direct or control; projects, businesses, etc. • have a particular form • move along, of liquids • perform as expected when applied • change or be different within limits • run, stand, or compete for an office or a position • cause to emit recorded audio or video • move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way • have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined • be operating, running or functioning • change from one state to another • cause to perform • be affected by; be subjected to • continue to exist • occur persistently • carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine • include as the content; broadcast or publicize • conduct to completion • pass over, across, or through • cause something to pass or lead somewhere • make without a miss • deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor • cause an animal to move fast • be diffused • sail before the wind • cover by running; run a certain distance • extend or continue for a certain period of time • set animals loose to graze • keep company • run with the ball; in such sports as football • travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means • travel a route regularly • pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals) • compete in a race • progress by being changed • reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating • come unraveled or undone as if by snagging • become undone | ||||||||
