verb
/ˈsoʊ/ sows; sowed; sown /ˈsoʊn/ or sowed; sowing
to plant seeds in an area of ground [+ obj]
[+ obj] :to cause (fear, doubt, etc.) to affect many people
reap what you sow
sow the seeds of
to create a situation in which (something) is likely or certain to happen or develop
sow your (wild) oats
to have many sexual relationships particularly when you are young
noun
plural sows
[count] :a fully grown female pig