Definition of ferment

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• ferment is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
• ferment is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
• ferment is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of ferment

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

  Synonyms

  1. fermentation
  2. fermenting
  3. zymolysis
  4. zymosis
• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development (noun)

  Examples

  1. the political ferment produced new leadership

  Synonyms

  1. agitation
  2. fermentation
  3. tempestuousness
  4. unrest
• cause to undergo fermentation (verb)

  Examples

  1. We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content

  Synonyms

  1. work
• go sour or spoil (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. sour
  2. turn
  3. work
• a substance capable of bringing about fermentation (noun)
• be in an agitated or excited state (verb)

  Examples

  1. The Middle East is fermenting
  2. Her mind ferments
• work up into agitation or excitement (verb)

  Examples

  1. This religion is fermenting Africa

See definition of ferment in Merriam Webster