1. (

• fret ,
• stew ,
• sweat ,
• lather ,
• swither

) agitation resulting from active worry; "don't get in a stew"; "he's in a sweat about exams" ;

2. (

• stew

) food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables ;

1. (

• grizzle ,
• brood ,
• stew ,

) be in a huff; be silent or sullen ;

2. (

• stew ,
• grudge ,

) bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings ;

3. (

• stew

) cook slowly and for a long time in liquid; "Stew the vegetables in wine" ;