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
• instigate
• whip (up)
• stir (up)
• abet
• stimulate
• 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
• enflame
• 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
• tranquillize

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
• close in
• lower
• overhang
• lour

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• liquor
• alcohol
• spirits
• nectar
• mix
• soda
• intoxicant
• pop
• mixer
• beverage
• potion
• soft drink
• soda pop
• drink
• libation
• drinkable
• quencher
• potable

Examples of brew in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Multiple surprise transformations, from hitting the books in study howl or brewing some fun in the potion corner, there are so many scary ways to have bone-chilling adventures. —Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024

Fans quickly caught on, adding to the buzz that something big was brewing. —Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024

Noun

Louie's Resurrection will be tapped at 2 p.m., and another unique brew, Milwaukee Brewing Co.'s Outboard cream ale infused with peach rings, will be tapped at noon. —Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 15 Oct. 2024

General manager Patrick McNally billed it as a beer-and-shots type of haunt with six taps serving predominantly Colorado craft brews. —Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2024