stew vs lather

stew and lather both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stew	Yes	No	Yes	No
lather	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, stew and lather are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of stew include fret, sweat, swither.

stew (noun)	lather (noun)
food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables	the froth produced by soaps or detergents
agitation resulting from active worry	the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
	a workman who puts up laths
	agitation resulting from active worry

stew (verb)	lather (verb)
cook slowly and for a long time in liquid	rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning
bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings	exude sweat or lather
be in a huff; be silent or sullen	form a lather
	beat severely with a whip or rod