frostbite

[frawst-bahyt, frost-] / ˈfrɔstˌbaɪt, ˈfrɒst- /

NOUN

cold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chill snow

STRONG

algidity chilliness coldness congelation draft freeze frigidity frost frostiness gelidity glaciation iciness inclemency rawness refrigeration shivering shivers wintertime

WEAK

algor frozenness gelidness wintriness

Antonyms

WEAK

heat warmth

Example Sentences

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As Thrall went down he found a Polish climber who was struggling after running out of supplementary oxygen and had suffered frostbite.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

He suffered frostbite on his right hand and foot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Wind chills were as cold as -36C, which can cause frostbite to set in in as little as 10 minutes.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Initial signs of frostbite can include numbness, pain, and skin appearing red or pale, according to the NHS.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

We have been warned about that in briefings, along with frostbite, wind, whiteouts, wind, intense cold, and finally, wind.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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