A screen freezing processing method and a terminal are provided. The method includes: displaying a user interface of an application, and receiving an operation on the user interface, where the operation on the user interface is used to implement a first function; skipping responding to, by the terminal within first duration, the operation on the user interface, and skipping implementing the first function; and after the first duration, responding to, by the terminal, the operation on the user interface, and implementing the first function. This technical solution can automatically restore implementation of the first function, thereby improving user experience.