Synonyms of ferments

ferments

verb

present tense third-person singular of ferment

as in provokes

to bring (something volatile or intense) into being

the various social and economic factors that fermented the major cultural change during the U.S. during the 1960s

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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