Synonyms for freeze

verb

1. To change to a solid state

   congeal, harden, solidify, ice, stiffen, glaciate, ice up.

   Antonyms melt*, thaw, liquefy.

2. To make cold

   chill, refrigerate, ice, quick-freeze, deep-freeze, flash-freeze, nip, bite, cool, pierce, chill to the marrow, make one's teeth chatter, numb, anesthetize, benumb.

   Antonyms heat, warm, cook.

3. To halt

   fix, arrest, suspend, become immobilized; see halt 2, stop 1.

4. To discourage

   dishearten, depress, dampen; see discourage 1.