THAW Synonyms
There are 21 hypernyms of the word thaw. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for THAW
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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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
unfreeze | verbv | |||||||
verb • become or cause to become soft or liquid • make (assets) available | ||||||||
defrost | verbv | |||||||
verb • make or become free of frost or ice | ||||||||
liquefy | verbv | |||||||
verb • become liquid • 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 | ||||||||
thawing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid • warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt | ||||||||
dethaw | ||||||||
verb • become or cause to become soft or liquid | ||||||||
melting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid adjective satellite • becoming liquid | ||||||||
unthaw | verbv | |||||||
verb • become or cause to become soft or liquid | ||||||||
warming | nounn | |||||||
noun • the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature • warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt adjective satellite • imparting heat • producing the sensation of heat when applied to the body |