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
• encourages
• picks
• sets in motion
• incites
• cultivates
• foments
• stirs (up)
• instigates
• stimulates
• whips (up)
• abets
• fosters
• inspires
• nurtures
• nourishes
• advances
• sets off
• sows
• forwards
• furthers
• motivates
• detonates
• rouses
• activates
• sets
• inflames
• energizes
• fires
• enlivens
• excites
• enflames
• 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
• tranquillizes
• 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
• gathers
• advances
• draws on
• hangs
• nears
• closes in
• menaces
• lours
• 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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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