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ferment

/fəˈmɛnt/

Meaning 1

to cause a chemical change using microorganisms.

“The fruit began to ferment in the warm sun.”
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Illustration of ferment: to cause a chemical change using microorganisms.

Meaning 2

stir up trouble

“His actions began to ferment discontent among the group.”
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Illustration of ferment: stir up trouble