ignite vs ferment

ferment vs ignite

ignite is not a noun while ferment is a noun.

ignite and ferment both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ignite	No	No	Yes	No
ferment	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, ferment is a hyponym of ignite; that is, ferment is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ignite:

ignite: arouse or excite feelings and passions
ferment: work up into agitation or excitement

ignite (noun)	ferment (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

ignite (verb)	ferment (verb)
start or maintain a fire in	go sour or spoil
arouse or excite feelings and passions	cause to undergo fermentation
cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat	work up into agitation or excitement
start to burn or burst into flames	be in an agitated or excited state

Difference between ignite and ferment

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