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- pronunciation:
- fo
ment
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
foments, fomenting, fomented |
| definition 1: |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster.
The troublemakers fomented discontent.- antonyms:
- quell
- similar words:
- provoke
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| definition 2: |
to treat (the surface of the body) with warm water, medicated liquids, or the like.
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| related words: |
abet, agitate, bathe, excite, fan, incite, pick, reinforce, start, stimulate, stir |
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| derivation: |
fomenter (n.) |
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