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melt Synonyms
Another word for melt
Choosing another word for melt depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To become or cause to become liquefied by heat.
Usage Example
"The warm afternoon sun quickly melted the frost on the windshield."
Strongest
thaw
liquefy
Strong
defrost
dissolve
fuse
soften
• noun (Context 2)
An act, process, or period of melting, especially of snow or ice.
Usage Example
"The rapid spring thaw caused the mountain streams to swell over their banks."
Strongest
thaw
melting
Strong
liquefaction
fusion
• verb (Context 3)
To become or make someone more tender, sympathetic, or gentle in feeling.
Usage Example
"Her stern expression melted into a warm smile when she saw the puppy."
Strongest
soften
Strong
relent
yield
unbend
disarm
touch
Weak
mollify
• verb (Context 4)
To pass, fade, or blend gradually and imperceptibly into another state or surroundings.
Usage Example
"As dusk fell, the distant hills melted into the darkening horizon."
Strongest
fade
blend
Strong
merge
dissolve
vanish
disappear
evaporate
dissipate
Opposites of melt
The opposite of melt shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
freeze
harden
solidify
emerge
stiffen
appear
solidification
congeal
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Melt. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/melt