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FERMENT Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word ferment. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word ferment. (close relations)
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fermentation
nounn
noun

• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

• a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol

work
verb, nounv, n
noun

• activity directed toward making or doing something

• a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing

• the occupation for which you are paid

• applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)

• (physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force

• a place where work is done

• the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)

verb

• exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work

• be employed

• have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

• perform as expected when applied

• shape, form, or improve a material

• give a workout to

• proceed along a path

• operate in a certain place, area, or specialty

• proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity

• move in an agitated manner

• cause to happen or to occur as a consequence

• cause to work

• prepare for crops

• behave in a certain way when handled

• have and exert influence or effect

• operate in or through

• cause to operate or function

• provoke or excite

• gratify and charm, usually in order to influence

• make something, usually for a specific function

• move into or onto

• to mix into a homogeneous mass

• use or manipulate to one's advantage

• find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

• cause to undergo fermentation

• go sour or spoil

• arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion

agitation
nounn
noun

• a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

• the feeling of being agitated; not calm

• disturbance usually in protest

• the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)

fermenting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol

sour
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having a sharp biting taste

noun

• a cocktail made of a liquor (especially whiskey or gin) mixed with lemon or lime juice and sugar

• the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth

• the property of being acidic

adjective satellite

• smelling of fermentation or staleness

• one of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of vinegar or lemons

• in an unpalatable state

• inaccurate in pitch

• showing a brooding ill humor

verb

• go sour or spoil

• make sour or more sour

tempestuousness
nounn
noun

• a state of wild storminess

• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

turn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a circular segment of a curve

• the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

• (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession

• an unforeseen development

• a movement in a new direction

• the act of turning away or in the opposite direction

• turning or twisting around (in place)

• a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

• a short performance that is part of a longer program

• a favor for someone

• taking a short walk out and back

verb

• to change orientation or direction

• undergo a transformation or a change of position or action

• undergo a change or development

• cause to move around or rotate

• change to the contrary

• pass to the other side of

• pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

• let (something) fall or spill from a container

• move around an axis or a center

• cause to move around a center so as to show another side of

• to send or let go

• to break and turn over earth especially with a plow

• shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel

• change color

• twist suddenly so as to sprain

• cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics

• accomplish by rotating

• get by buying and selling

• cause to move along an axis or into a new direction

• channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something

• cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

• alter the functioning or setting of

• direct at someone

• have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to

• go sour or spoil

• become officially one year older

unrest
nounn
noun

• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

• a feeling of restless agitation

zymolysis
nounn
noun

• a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol

zymosis
nounn
noun

• a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol

• (medicine) the development and spread of an infectious disease (especially one caused by a fungus)

Best Hypernyms For FERMENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ferment, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
boil convert heat ignite inflame seethe substance turbulence turn upheaval wake
Phrases (7)
change statechemical actionchemical changechemical processfire upstir upsturm und drang

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