thaw

Meanings

• the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
  • "the thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours"
• warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt
  • "they welcomed the spring thaw"
• a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile
  • "the thaw between the United States and Russia has led to increased cooperation in world affairs"
• become or cause to become soft or liquid
  • "the ice thawed"
  • "dethaw the meat"

Synonyms

dethaw, dissolve, melt, melting, thawing, unfreeze, unthaw, warming