ices
/ˈaɪsɪz/
VERB
1. Cools or freezes something using ice
To cool a drink or other substance with ice, or to cause something to become covered with ice or frozen.
1.1. Cooling drinks or other substances
Adding ice to something to lower its temperature.
Synonyms
- chills
- cools
- refrigerates
Examples
- The bartender ices the drinks before serving them.
Related Words
- freezes
- cools down
- cubes
1.2. Covering a surface with ice
Causing a surface to become icy or frozen, often because of cold weather.
Synonyms
- freezes
- frosts
- coats with ice
Antonyms
- thaws
- melts
Examples
- The freezing temperature ices the pond overnight.
Related Words
- freezes over
- solidifies
- frosts over
VERB
2. Decorates food with icing
To cover cakes, pastries, or other baked goods with icing or frosting.
2.1. Decorating cakes and pastries
Applying a sweet icing or frosting to the surface of baked goods.
Synonyms
- frosts
- glazes
- decorates with icing
Examples
- She ices the cupcakes with vanilla frosting.
Related Words
- frosting
- glazing
- icing
VERB
3. Kills or murders
To kill someone, especially deliberately.
3.1. Murdering someone
Slang usage meaning to kill or arrange the killing of a person.
Synonyms
- kills
- murders
- assassinates
- slays
- bumps off
- does in
- wipes out
Antonyms
- revives
- resuscitates
- resurrects
Examples
- In the crime novel, the hired assassin ices his target.
Related Words
- eliminates
- dispatches
- slaughters
- liquidates