Ferment — synonyms, definition

1. ferment (Noun) archaic

agitation annoyance bacteria displeasure distress disturbance ebullience exasperation excitement exhilaration exuberance fermentation fungus hubbub leaven leavening mould perturbation pique stir • • •

ferment (Noun) — A state of agitation or turbulent change or development. ex. "the political ferment produced new leadership"

ferment (Noun) — A substance capable of bringing about fermentation.

Sturm und Drang substance turbulence upheaval

2. ferment (Verb) archaic

acerbate acidify brew bubble cook curdle eddy effervesce envenom fizzle foam froth gurgle mull percolate prepare ripen sour spoil turn • • •

ferment (Verb) — Go sour or spoil. ex. "The milk has fermented"

ferment (Verb) — Cause to undergo fermentation. ex. "We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content"

ferment (Verb) — Be in an agitated or excited state. ex. "The Middle East is fermenting" ex. "Her mind ferments"

ferment (Verb) — Work up into agitation or excitement. ex. "Islam is fermenting Africa"

boil change state convert fire up heat ignite inflame seethe stir up turn wake vinify