Synonyms for

Froze

Verb / frəʊz / Another word for froze — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to become solid by cold; to be turned into ice

Synonyms & similar words

immobilise block freeze stopdead immobilize boil unblock suspend freezedown freezeout unfreeze solidified stiffened cooled chilled numbed congealed crystallized hardened frosted glazed hoared rimed gelled jelled jammed blocked obstructed clotted

Synonyms by register

Formal

congeal solidify crystallize

Informal

iced up frozen solid chilled

Literary

rime hoarfrost

Antonyms

melt thaw liquefy unfreeze soften warm

Common collocations

  • froze to death
  • froze solid
  • froze over
  • froze up
  • froze in
  • froze out
  • froze the blood

Word family

noun freeze
verb freeze
adjective frozen

Usage note

The past tense of 'freeze' is 'froze'. 'Frozen' is the past participle and is often used as an adjective. Be careful not to confuse 'froze' with 'frozen' in sentences.

Example sentences

  1. The ice cream froze in the freezer.
  2. The lake froze over in the winter.
  3. I froze my fingers when I went outside without gloves.
  4. The meat froze in the refrigerator.
  5. I froze in fear when I saw the spider.

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