A state of agitation or of turbulent change.
Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.
A gentle internal motion of the constituent parts of a fluid; fermentation.
A catalyst.
To stir up, agitate, cause unrest or excitement in.
To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
A violent agitation of human society; a civil, political, or domestic commotion; violent outbreak.
A thunderstorm.
Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.
A violent assault on a stronghold or fortified position.
A very strong wind on the wind scale, stronger than a gale, less than a hurricane (10 or higher on the Beaufort scale).
[army; crowd, rioters] To assault (a significant building) with the aim to gain power over it.
To move quickly and noisily like a storm, usually in a state of uproar or anger.
(rare, poetic) to assault, gain power over (heart, mind+).
(weather it) To be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
(figurative) To rage or fume; to be in a violent temper.