Synonyms of brews

brews 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of brew

1

as in provokes

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

• provokes
• ferments
• triggers
• raises
• promotes
• picks
• encourages
• sets in motion
• foments
• incites
• cultivates
• stirs (up)
• instigates
• stimulates
• whips (up)
• abets
• fosters
• inspires
• nurtures
• nourishes
• sets off
• advances
• sows
• forwards
• furthers
• motivates
• detonates
• rouses
• activates
• sets
• inflames
• energizes
• fires
• enlivens
• excites
• invigorates
• galvanizes
• vitalizes
• quickens
• livens (up)
• jazzes (up)
• peps (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• checks
• holds
• reins (in)
• curbs
• regulates
• inhibits
• discourages
• restrains
• constrains
• tames
• settles
• bridles
• subdues
• stills
• soothes
• calms
• allays
• quiets
• tranquilizes

2

as in looms

to be about to happen

there's trouble brewing in the department

Synonyms & Similar Words

• looms
• approaches
• hovers
• impends
• threatens
• advances
• gathers
• draws on
• hangs
• nears
• closes in
• menaces
• lowers
• overhangs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dies down
• tapers off
• falls
• diminishes
• tapers
• moderates
• shrinks
• vanishes
• fades
• subsides
• declines
• disappears
• recedes
• wanes
• lowers
• remits
• abates
• ebbs
• lessens
• dwindles
• relents
• passes
• retreats
• lets up
• de-escalates
• withdraws
• falls back

brews

2 of 2

noun

plural of brew

as in liquors

Related Words

• liquors
• spirits
• alcohols
• intoxicants
• mixes
• nectars
• sodas
• mixers
• beverages
• soft drinks
• potions
• libations
• drinks
• soda pops
• pops
• drinkables
• quenchers
• potables

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brews

Verb

With more than 250 taps, El Bait Shop remains one of the largest draft programs in the country, pouring Iowa brews alongside national icons, rare releases and classic imports. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026

With this premise, Brandl brews a heady, destabilizing concoction of uncanny horror and bone-dry humor to depict a man on the brink, whose demons—whether real or imagined—just might be catching up with him. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 July 2026

Breakaway brews everything from classic styles like Vienna lager to modern beers like Italian pilsner. — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Lucky Bean Coffeehouse Lucky Bean Coffeehouse brews your morning cup of joe with single-origin beans and also serves specialty drinks. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026

Included in your stay are two beers from the lower-level brewery, a lofted kaleidoscope of a spot that brews Ringling Original, a light beer crafted from a secret recipe unearthed in the brewery’s floorboards. — Midwest Living, 11 June 2026

Yet a sinister rage brews within the former chef, flickering alive with the smallest spark. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026

What to expect at Postino Open daily for lunch and dinner, Postino Plaza Midwood will offer North Carolina craft brews alongside an extensive wine selection and cocktails. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026

Hantavirus outbreak Three people aboard a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak are expected to be evacuated as a political battle brews over whether the vessel can dock at the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago. — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 May 2026

Noun

From martinis shaken with property-specific gin to custom brews poured at check-in, hotels across the globe are upping the ante for the luxury traveler and hoping guests will book for their brew. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025