stew | Definition of stew

stew

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of stew

1 to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam

stew the chicken till tender, and then remove the meat from the bones

Synonyms of stew

boil, coddle, parboil, poach, simmer

Words Related to stew

braise, fricassee, pressure-cook, smother, steam

2 to experience concern or anxiety

stop stewing over that game and just try to do better next time

Synonyms of stew

bother, fear, fret, fuss, stress, sweat, trouble, worry

Words Related to stew

long, pine, yearn

Phrases Synonymous with stew

give a hang (or care a hang), sweat blood

Near Antonyms of stew

abide, bear, endure, stick out, stomach, sustain, take, tolerate