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ferment vs seethe

seethe vs ferment

ferment is a noun but seethe is not a noun.

ferment and seethe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ferment Yes No Yes No
seethe No No Yes No
As verbs, seethe is a hypernym of ferment; that is, seethe is a word with a broader meaning than ferment:
  • ferment: be in an agitated or excited state
  • seethe: be in an agitated emotional state
Other hypernyms of ferment include boil.
ferment (noun) seethe (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
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
ferment (verb) seethe (verb)
go sour or spoil boil vigorously
cause to undergo fermentation foam as if boiling
work up into agitation or excitement be in an agitated emotional state
be in an agitated or excited state be noisy with activity
Difference between ferment and seethe

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