ferment - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

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

Synonyms

• ferment
• fermentation
• fermenting
• zymolysis
• zymosis

More generic

• chemical action
• chemical change
• chemical process

More specific

• bottom fermentation
• top fermentation
• vinification

Noun

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

Synonyms

• agitation
• ferment
• fermentation
• tempestuousness
• unrest

More generic

• Sturm und Drang
• turbulence
• upheaval

Noun

a substance capable of bringing about fermentation

Synonyms

• ferment

More generic

• substance

Verb

go sour or spoil

Synonyms

• ferment
• sour
• turn
• work

More generic

• change state
• turn

Related

• ferment
• work

Verb

cause to undergo fermentation

Synonyms

• ferment
• work

More generic

• convert

More specific

• vinify

Related

• ferment
• sour
• turn
• work

Related

• ferment
• sour
• turn
• work

Verb

work up into agitation or excitement

Synonyms

• ferment

More generic

• fire up
• heat
• ignite
• inflame
• stir up
• wake

Verb

be in an agitated or excited state

Synonyms

• ferment

More generic

• boil
• seethe

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