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THAW Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word thaw. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word thaw. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For THAW

Here is a list of related hypernyms for thaw, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
liquefy conditions defrost dissolve flux heating liquify loosening melt relaxation slackening soften unfreeze warming weather
Phrases (6)
atmospheric conditionphase changephase transitionphysical changestate changeweather condition

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