Synonyms of brew

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verb

ˈbrü 

1

as in to provoke

to bring (something volatile or intense) into being

they accused her of deliberately trying to brew dissension within the rank and file

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provoke
• raise
• ferment
• promote
• trigger
• set in motion
• encourage
• pick
• cultivate
• foment
• incite
• instigate
• whip (up)
• stir (up)
• abet
• stimulate
• set off
• foster
• forward
• nurture
• further
• inspire
• nourish
• sow
• detonate
• motivate
• rouse
• advance
• activate
• set
• galvanize
• energize
• jazz (up)
• fire
• enliven
• invigorate
• inflame
• excite
• quicken
• enflame
• vitalize
• liven (up)
• pep (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• check
• hold
• regulate
• curb
• restrain
• inhibit
• tame
• rein (in)
• discourage
• constrain
• settle
• bridle
• subdue
• calm
• quiet
• soothe
• allay
• still
• tranquilize
• tranquillize

2

as in to loom

to be about to happen

there's trouble brewing in the department

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loom
• approach
• hover
• gather
• hang
• draw on
• impend
• threaten
• near
• advance
• menace
• close in
• lower
• overhang
• lour

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fall
• die down
• moderate
• taper off
• taper
• recede
• shrink
• diminish
• subside
• disappear
• remit
• fade
• abate
• lower
• vanish
• decline
• relent
• lessen
• wane
• ebb
• let up
• dwindle
• pass
• fall back
• retreat
• withdraw
• de-escalate

brew

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noun

as in liquor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• liquor
• alcohol
• spirits
• nectar
• mix
• soda
• intoxicant
• pop
• mixer
• beverage
• potion
• soft drink
• soda pop
• drink
• libation
• drinkable
• quencher
• potable

Examples of brew in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Brewing Method There are many ways to brew coffee, including French press, drip, cold brew, and more. —Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 12 Aug. 2024

Issues around production in Los Angeles have been brewing for quite some time now, a result of rising costs related to the pandemic, last year’s WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, and current industry contraction. —Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024

Noun

Middle James Brewing Company: Pineville's first brewery serving small-batch craft brews and a food menu of brats, burgers and handhelds. —Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 24 July 2024

All of them can be used to make cold brew, hot coffee, and creamy lattes. —Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 8 Aug. 2024