Synonyms for ferment

Noun

1. agitation, ferment, fermentation, unrest, turbulence, upheaval, Sturm und Drang

usage: a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; "the political ferment produced a new leadership"; "social unrest"

2. ferment, substance, matter

usage: a substance capable of bringing about fermentation

3. zymosis, zymolysis, fermentation, fermenting, ferment, chemical process, chemical change, chemical action

usage: a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol

4. fermentation, ferment, chemical phenomenon

usage: a chemical phenomenon in which an organic molecule splits into simpler substances

Verb

1. ferment, seethe, boil

usage: be in an agitated or excited state; "The Middle East is fermenting"; "Her mind ferments"

2. ferment, inflame, stir up, wake, ignite, heat, fire up

usage: work up into agitation or excitement; "Islam is fermenting Africa"

3. ferment, work, convert

usage: cause to undergo fermentation; "We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content"; "The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats"

4. sour, turn, ferment, work, change state, turn

usage: go sour or spoil; "The milk has soured"; "The wine worked"; "The cream has turned--we have to throw it out"