stew

stew

verb

Definition of STEW

1

to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam <stew the chicken till tender, and then remove the meat from the bones>

Synonyms coddle, parboil, poach, simmer, stew

Related Words scald; braise, fricassee, pressure-cook, smother, steam; reboil

2

to experience concern or anxiety <stop stewing over that game and just try to do better next time>

Synonyms bother, fear, fret, fuss, stew, stress, sweat, trouble

Related Words agonize; long, pine, yearn; chafe; despair

Near Antonyms accept; abide, bear, endure, stick out, stomach, sustain, take, tolerate