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According to WordNet, the verb "ferment" has 4 sense(s).

201761533 work up into agitation or excitement; "Islam is fermenting Africa".

200458471 go sour or spoil; "The milk has soured"; "The wine worked"; "The cream has turned--we have to throw it out".

201763303 be in an agitated or excited state; "The Middle East is fermenting"; "Her mind ferments".

200458754 cause to undergo fermentation; "We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content"; "The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats".

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