stew Synonyms
Another word for stew
• noun (Context 1)
A dish of meat, vegetables, or both, cooked slowly in liquid in a closed container.
"We enjoyed a hearty beef casserole with crusty bread on a cold winter evening."
• verb (Context 2)
To cook slowly in liquid in a closed dish or pan (especially meat, fruit, or vegetables).
"She left the apples to braise on the stove with cinnamon and sugar."
• verb (Context 3)
To brood or worry over a prolonged period (especially regarding an injustice or grievance).
"Instead of addressing the issue directly, he just sat in his room and stewed over the insult."
• noun (Context 4)
A state of great anxiety, agitation, or confusion.
"He was in a complete tizzy over the missing documents before the meeting."
• verb (Context 5)
To swelter or suffer in excessively hot and stuffy conditions.
"The passengers were left to swelter in the unairconditioned train for three hours."
Opposites of stew
The opposite of stew shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: