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

Like other Keurig coffee machines, this clever appliance brews coffee in four cup sizes from 6–12 ounces. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026

Grown-ups, meanwhile, can make a night of it on the October Beer Tasting Train, a 21+ excursion that pairs local craft brews with views of the shoreline in peak color. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 15 Oct. 2026

Read More The compact Keurig K-Express brews single cups of K-Cup coffee pods, with a 48 ounce reservoir for fewer refills. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 7 Oct. 2026

There’s no point in debating with customers whether the perfect pot of tea or espresso coffee brews better at temperatures that don’t peel the skin from the roof of your mouth. — New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026

For a scoop of mimosa ice cream, don’t skip Le Boudoir Glacier, while Brasserie des Maures brews a seasonal mimosa beer. — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026

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

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