ferment
1. fer.ment \(.)f*r-'ment\ \-'ment-*-b*l\ vi 1: to undergo fermentation 2: to be in a state of agitation or intense activity 1: to cause to undergo fermentation 2: to work up (as into a state of agitation) : FOMENT - fer.ment.able aj 2. fer.ment \'f*r-.ment also (.)f*r-'ment\ n [ME, fr. L fermentum yeast] 1: an agent capable of bringing about fermentation 2a: FERMENTATION 2b: a state of unrest : AGITATION