Synonyms of brew

brew 1 of 2

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
• whip (up)
• instigate
• stir (up)
• stimulate
• abet
• 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
• 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

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
• lower
• overhang
• close in

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

2 of 2

noun

as in liquor

Related Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brew

Verb

Over the past seven months, the anticipation had been brewing for Kiffin's appearance representing LSU after leaving Ole Miss before the Rebels college football playoff run. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026

The staff report recommended regulating these businesses as separate categories — bars and nightclubs; restaurants and brew pubs; and wineries, distilleries and breweries — a change that could allow more alcohol-serving businesses overall. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Noun

Now would be a good time to stock up on both the brew and the chocolate. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

That was quite a big brew outside the home ballpark of the Texas Rangers for America's 250th birthday. — ABC News, 4 July 2026