Synonyms for ferment
- noun
- verb
Definitions
- n. 1
Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.
- n. 2
A state of agitation or of turbulent change.
- v. 1
To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
- v. 2
To stir up, agitate, cause unrest or excitement in.
Related words
- Word family
- fermentarian
Example sentences
- unrest The civilian unrest is showing no signs of abating.
- fermentation Anaerobic respiration is distinct from fermentation.
- agitation Calmness attracts life; agitation pushes it away.
- tumult They made a great tumult last night.
- enzyme A kinase is an enzyme which phosphorylates other proteins.
- fester Don't allow anger to grow and fester in your heart.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ferment | falling | |
| unrest | steady | |
| fermentation | steady | |
| agitation | falling | |
| tumult | rising | |
| enzyme | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- ado2
- 4 letters
- work1, turn1, heat1, stir1, sour2, fuss1, brew1, flap1, barm
- 5 letters
- fever2, yeast1, furor2
- 6 letters
- bother2, enzyme2, unrest2, simmer2, excite2, uproar2, fester2, tumult2, furore, rumpus, leaven2, seethe1, rankle2
- 7 letters
- trouble2, disturb2, turmoil2, agitate3, concoct2, smolder2, zymosis
- 8 letters
- brouhaha3, smoulder, foofaraw
- 9 letters
- agitation4, commotion3, zymolysis
- 10 letters
- hullabaloo4, effervesce
- 12 letters
- fermentation4
- 15 letters
- tempestuousness
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (ado2 = 2 syllables).