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deep freeze
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of DEEP FREEZE
1
a state of temporary inactivity <his hunt for a new house was put in the deep freeze while he recovered from the auto accident>
Synonyms cold storage, deep freeze, doldrums, dormancy, holding pattern, latency, moratorium, quiescence, suspended animation, suspense, suspension
Related Words inaction, inertia, inertness, motionlessness; impasse, standstill; coma, hibernation, hypnosis, repose, rest, sleep, slumber, torpor; recess, recession, remission; downtime, idleness, layoff
Antonyms continuance, continuation
2
a weather condition marked by low temperatures <the deep freeze had everyone thinking that global warming might not be so bad>
Related Words cold front; frost; bite, chill, chilliness, chillness, coldness, frigidness, nip, wintriness
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