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FREEZES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Freezes.

Freezes - as a noun

The withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
freezing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chillingcoolingtemperature reductionphase changephase transitionphysical changestate change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Weather cold enough to cause freezing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frost

An interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement

Example: "A halt in the arms race"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
halt

Fixing (of prices or wages etc) at a particular level

Example: "A freeze on hiring"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
limitationrestriction
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Freezes - as a verb

Stop moving or become immobilized

Example: "When he saw the police car he froze"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stop dead
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stand still
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Change to ice

Example: "The water in the bowl froze"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
boil

Be cold

Example: "I could freeze to death in this office when the air conditioning is turned on"

Cause to freeze

Example: "Freeze the leftover food"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it

Example: "Suspend the aid to the war-torn country"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suspend

Be very cold, below the freezing point

Example: "It is freezing in kalamazoo"

Change from a liquid to a solid when cold

Example: "Water freezes at 32 degrees fahrenheit"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
freeze downfreeze out

Prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

Example: "Blocked funds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blockimmobiliseimmobilize
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unfreeze

Anesthetize by cold

Suddenly behave coldly and formally

Example: "She froze when she saw her ex-husband"

Example Sentences

"She freezes whenever she sees a spider."
"The pond freezes over during the winter."
"My computer freezes when I open too many tabs."
"His smile freezes as he realizes his mistake."
"The city freezes during a blizzard."
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Word Game Points

Is FREEZES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, freezes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FREEZES has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is FREEZES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, freezes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FREEZES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is FREEZES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, freezes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FREEZES has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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