1. (

• stewing

) an extreme state of worry and agitation; "his stewing over the fight kept him awake most of the night" ;

2. (

• boiling ,
• stewing ,
• simmering

) cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil ;

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" ;