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Synonyms for ferment

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noun · a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

“the political ferment produced new leadership”

agitationfermentationtempestuousnessunrest
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
zymosiszymolysisfermentationfermenting
verb · cause to undergo fermentation

“We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content”

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verb · go sour or spoil

“The milk has soured”

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