Thawing

Synonyms of thawing

• melting
• defrosting
• unfreezing

Antonyms of thawing

• freezing
• chilling
• icing

Collocations of thawing

thawing ice

Frequency: 80 %

The sun's warmth was causing the thawing ice to drip slowly.

thawing frozen

Frequency: 70 %

The microwave was great for quickly thawing frozen foods.

thawing relations

Frequency: 60 %

The peace talks were aimed at thawing relations between the two countries.

thawing out

Frequency: 50 %

He was thawing out by the fireplace after a long day in the snow.

thawing permafrost

Frequency: 40 %

Climate change is causing the thawing permafrost to release greenhouse gases.

Idiomatic Expressions for thawing

• Phrase: thaw relations
  Meaning: to improve or warm up a strained relationship
  Usage: The two countries are working to thaw relations after years of conflict.