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brew

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of brew

1 to bring (something volatile or intense) into being

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

Synonyms of brew

abet, ferment, foment, incite, instigate, pick, provoke, raise, stir (up), whip (up)

Words Related to brew

advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote, sow, stimulate

detonate, set, set off, trigger

excite, galvanize, inflame (also enflame), inspire, motivate, rouse

activate, energize, enliven, fire, invigorate, jazz (up), liven (up), pep (up), quicken, stimulate, vitalize

Phrases Synonymous with brew

set in motion

Near Antonyms of brew

bridle, check, constrain, curb, discourage, hold, inhibit, regulate, rein (in), restrain, tame

allay, calm, quiet, settle, soothe, still, subdue, tranquilize (also tranquillize)

2 to be about to happen

there's trouble brewing in the department

Synonyms of brew

Words Related to brew

advance, approach, close in, draw on, gather, near

hang, hover, lower (also lour), menace, overhang, threaten

Near Antonyms of brew

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

fall back, pass, recede, retreat, withdraw

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