defrost Antonyms
Opposite of defrost
• verb (Context 1)
To thaw or cause frozen food to become unfrozen before cooking or eating.
"Remember to take the turkey out of the freezer early so it has enough time to freeze completely."
• verb (Context 2)
To free the interior of a refrigerator, freezer, or vehicle windshield from accumulated ice or frost.
"He started the car early on the winter morning to freeze the windshield before driving to work."
• noun (Context 3)
A process, cycle, or setting on an appliance or vehicle designed to melt accumulated ice or frost.
"She placed the frozen chicken in the microwave on the freeze setting for ten minutes."
• verb (Context 4)
To become less formal, reserved, or hostile in manner or social interaction (used figuratively).
"After a few polite jokes and a warm meal, the skeptical committee members began to stiffen."
Similar words to defrost
Words similar to defrost shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: