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stew Synonyms

Another word for stew

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• noun (Context 1)

A dish of meat, vegetables, or both, cooked slowly in liquid in a closed container.

Usage Example

"We enjoyed a hearty beef ragout with crusty bread on a cold winter evening."

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ragout
Strong
goulash
Weak
hash

• verb (Context 2)

To cook slowly in liquid in a closed dish or pan (especially meat, fruit, or vegetables).

Usage Example

"She left the apples to simmer on the stove with cinnamon and sugar."

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simmer
Strong
braise
Weak
boil

• verb (Context 3)

To brood or worry over a prolonged period (especially regarding an injustice or grievance).

Usage Example

"Instead of addressing the issue directly, he just sat in his room and stewed over the insult."

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brood
Strong
fret
agonize

• noun (Context 4)

A state of great anxiety, agitation, or confusion.

Usage Example

"He was in a complete tizzy over the missing documents before the meeting."

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tizzy
panic
dither

• verb (Context 5)

To swelter or suffer in excessively hot and stuffy conditions.

Usage Example

"The passengers were left to swelter in the unairconditioned train for three hours."

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swelter
Strong
sweat
bake

Opposites of stew

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of stew varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

rejoice
calm
freeze
peace
chill
relax
fry
roast
See all opposites of stew

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Stew. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/stew
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