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

Ground coffee offers fresher flavor but takes longer to brew and needs special tools. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

Right now, a battle is brewing in courtrooms in Texas and Louisiana involving college football players who have been granted the right to play this season by local judges. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Noun

My local adult beverage store once sent me a birthday card with a discount on my favorite brew! — Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Pick your brew from over 50 kegs of diverse brews like porters, stouts, sours, and more. — John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026